− | Vajikarana is a branch of Ayurveda which is intended to increase virility, improve the quality of germinal cells as well treatment of various sexual dysfunctions. In this chapter code of conduct related to sex, dietary regime, qualities of normal sperm, factors affecting virility, qualities of sexual partner, the role of the mind in infertility, aphrodisiac and therapeutic formulations, etc. are described. Simple and easy to prepare formulations are described in the chapter. Though these have been described from the context of males in the text, we can apply the same principles and formulations to females as well. Vajikarana is often misinterpreted as sexology. This myth is broken in this chapter by mentioning other effects of wider applicability and can be used for improving progeny and creating a better world. The chapter is restricted to principles, regimen, and formulations. Aetiological factors, pathology of sexual dysfunctions and other aspects are mentioned in other chapters of this text. | + | Vajikarana is a branch of Ayurveda that specializes in virility, improvement in the quality of germinal cells as well as the treatment of various sexual dysfunctions. In this chapter, code of conduct related to sex, dietary regimen, qualities of normal sperm, factors affecting virility, qualities of sexual partner, the role of the mind in infertility, aphrodisiac and therapeutic formulations, etc. have been described. Simple and easy to prepare formulations are described in the chapter. Though these have been described from the context of males in the text, we can apply the same principles and formulations to females as well. Vajikarana is often misinterpreted as sexology. This myth is broken in this chapter by mentioning other effects of wider applicability and can be used for improving progeny and creating a better world. The chapter is restricted to principles, regimen, and formulations. Aetiological factors, pathology of sexual dysfunctions and other aspects are mentioned in other chapters of this text. |
− | Keywords: Vajikarana, Shukra, Vrishya, libido, sexual dysfunctions, infertility, healthy progeny. | + | |
| + | '''Keywords''': Vajikarana, Shukra, Vrishya, libido, sexual dysfunctions, infertility, healthy progeny. |