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| shukraM sandUShayantyAshu ...|139| | | shukraM sandUShayantyAshu ...|139| |
| + | As the semen (''shukra'') gets ejaculated as a result of excitement and it is the sign of masculinity. The reason behind calling it as seed will be explained by me . |
| + | The seed as an effect of delighted coitus, has been described as ''shukra'',it is the male characteristic known as semen. As the (plant) seed at inappropriate time, affected by unseasonal rains, worms, pests & fire does not grow out, in the same way the semen (does not grow up) in human body. |
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− | that as the semen (''shukra'') gets ejaculated as a result of excitement and is the sign of masculinity. The reason behind calling it seed will be explained by me which one should listen.
| + | Excess intercourse, excess exercise, consumption of unsuitable food, untimely coitus, other than in vagina, or complete abstinence from it, consumption of dry, bitter, astringent, salty, sour, hot food; unaware of female desire, untimely ejaculation, senility, anxiety, distress, distrust, imperfect (local) usage of surgical instruments, alkali, ''agni'' (cautery); apprehension, rage, exorcism, emaciation (secondary) to diseases; repression of urges, injury, morbidity producing vitiation of ''dhatus, Doshas'' individually or collectively reaching to ''retovaha srotas'' lead to acute disorders of the ''shukra'' (semen).[132-139] |
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− | The seed as an effect of delighted coitus, has been described as ''shukra'', is the male characteristic known as semen. As the (plant) seed at inappropriate time, affected by unseasonal rains, worms, pests & fire does not grow out, in the same way the semen (does not grow up) in human body.
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− | Excess intercourse, excess exercise, consumption of unsuitable food, untimely coitus, other than in vagina, or abstinence from it, consumption of dry, bitter, astringent, salty, sour, hot food; unaware of female desire, untimely ejaculation, senility, anxiety, distress, distrust, imperfect (local) usage of surgical instruments, alkali, ''agni'' (cautery); apprehension, rage, exorcism, emaciation (secondary) to diseases; repression of urges, wound, morbidity producing ''dhatus, doshas,'' individually or collectively reaching to ''retovaha srotas'' lead to acute disorders of the ''shukra'' (semen).[132-139] | |
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| ==== Eight abnormalities in semen ==== | | ==== Eight abnormalities in semen ==== |
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| ityaShTashukradoShANAM muninoktaM cikitsitam |153| | | ityaShTashukradoShANAM muninoktaM cikitsitam |153| |
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− | In case of diseases of semen, treatment with use of ''vajikarana'' formulations (aphrodisiac) are beneficial . | + | In case of diseases of semen, treatment with use of ''vajikarana'' formulations (aphrodisiac) are beneficial.The formulations which are ''Raktapittahara'' in nature, and those explained in the context of ''Yonivyapad'' can also be used according to the nature of vitiation. |
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| Management with ''jeevaneeya ghritam, chyavanaprasham,'' (''girija'') ''shilajatu'' remove the diseases of virile semen. | | Management with ''jeevaneeya ghritam, chyavanaprasham,'' (''girija'') ''shilajatu'' remove the diseases of virile semen. |
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− | For semen affected by ''vata, niruha basti'' with ''anuvasana'' is advisable. For ''pittaja'' (disorder) of semen ''rasayana'' (formulations) are preferred. | + | For semen affected by ''vata, niruha basti'' with ''anuvasana'' is advisable. For ''pittaja'' (disorder) of semen ''rasayana'' (formulations) like ''Abhayamalakeeyam'' are preferred. |
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| Semen disorders caused by ''kapha'' shall be treated with ''pippali, amrita'' (''guduchi''), ''loha, triphala,'' and ''bhallataka rasayana.'' | | Semen disorders caused by ''kapha'' shall be treated with ''pippali, amrita'' (''guduchi''), ''loha, triphala,'' and ''bhallataka rasayana.'' |
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| When semen is affected by other ''dhatus,'' it shall be observed and skillfully treated, according to the ''dosha'' (vitiated), and the ''dhatu''. | | When semen is affected by other ''dhatus,'' it shall be observed and skillfully treated, according to the ''dosha'' (vitiated), and the ''dhatu''. |
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− | ''Sarpi'' (ghee), ''payo'' (milk), ''rasa'' (''mamsarasa''/ soup of meat), ''shali'' (''shali'' rice), ''yava'' (barley), ''shashtika,'' especially ''basti'' are advisable in the disorder of the semen. | + | ''Sarpi'' (ghee), ''payas'' (milk), ''rasa'' (''mamsarasa''/ soup of meat), ''shali'' (''shali'' rice), ''yava'' (barley), ''shashtika,'' especially ''bastikarma'' are advisable in the disorder of the semen. |
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| This is the treatment advised by the sages for eight semen disorders.[146-153] | | This is the treatment advised by the sages for eight semen disorders.[146-153] |
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| sAmAnyalakShaNaM hyetadvistareNa pravakShyate ||157|| | | sAmAnyalakShaNaM hyetadvistareNa pravakShyate ||157|| |
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− | Common symptoms of the impotency caused by the ''beeja-upaghata'' (hereditary/congenital defect), ''dhwajopaghata'' (erectile dysfunction), ''jara'' (senility), ''shukrasamkshaya'' (diminished semen) shall be noticed. | + | Common symptoms of the impotency caused by the ''beeja-upaghata'' (hereditary/congenital defect), ''dhwajopaghata'' (erectile dysfunction), ''jara'' (senility), ''shukrasamkshaya'' (diminished semen) shall be explained. |
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| A person desiring sex is unable to complete sexual intercourse with loved and even obedient female due to loss of erection. Even if he (tries to) attempt, he gets more exhausted with dyspnea, excess perspiration, futile sexual efforts, languid penis and is devoid of semen. These are the general features of impotency. Specific features will be described later.[154-157] | | A person desiring sex is unable to complete sexual intercourse with loved and even obedient female due to loss of erection. Even if he (tries to) attempt, he gets more exhausted with dyspnea, excess perspiration, futile sexual efforts, languid penis and is devoid of semen. These are the general features of impotency. Specific features will be described later.[154-157] |