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| =Synonyms= | | =Synonyms= |
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− | Vajikarana, vrishya, vrisha, urjaskara, ojaskara, kamotejaka, pumstva and sukrala. | + | Vajikarana, vrishya, vrisha, urjaskara, ojaskara, kamotejaka, pumstva and shukrala. |
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| =Principles of aphrodisiac therapy (vajikarana)= | | =Principles of aphrodisiac therapy (vajikarana)= |
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| #Purifying (prasadana) | | #Purifying (prasadana) |
| #Increasing (upachaya) | | #Increasing (upachaya) |
− | #Generating (sukrajanana) | + | #Generating (shukrajanana) |
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− | *Strengthening (apyayana): It is indicated in conditions were the quantity and quality of reproductive fluid ([[sukra]]) is less naturally like in a male below 25years. | + | *Strengthening (apyayana): It is indicated in conditions were the quantity and quality of reproductive fluid ([[shukra]]) is less naturally like in a male below 25years. |
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| *Purifying (prasadana): If the reproductive fluid is vitiated by [[vata]] etc. [[dosha]]s. | | *Purifying (prasadana): If the reproductive fluid is vitiated by [[vata]] etc. [[dosha]]s. |
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| *Increasing (upachaya): If the quantity of reproductive fluid is less as in middle aged person. | | *Increasing (upachaya): If the quantity of reproductive fluid is less as in middle aged person. |
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− | *Generating (sukrajanana): If the quantity of reproductive fluid ([[sukra]]) is extremely low as in old age.[Dalhana on Su.Sa.Sutra Sthana 1/8]<ref name= Susruta> Sushruta. Sushruta Samhita. Edited by Jadavaji Trikamji Aacharya. 8th ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Orientalia;2005.</ref> | + | *Generating (shukrajanana): If the quantity of reproductive fluid ([[shukra]]) is extremely low as in old age.[Dalhana on Su.Sa.Sutra Sthana 1/8]<ref name= Susruta> Sushruta. Sushruta Samhita. Edited by Jadavaji Trikamji Aacharya. 8th ed. Varanasi: Chaukhambha Orientalia;2005.</ref> |
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| =Indications= | | =Indications= |
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| The person who underwent aphrodisiac therapy (vajikarana) gets quick sexual stimulation, can indulge in sexual act vigorously for a longer duration, quality and quantity of reproductive fluid can be maintained even in old age and ultimately the person will get healthy progeny. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 1/1/9-12] | | The person who underwent aphrodisiac therapy (vajikarana) gets quick sexual stimulation, can indulge in sexual act vigorously for a longer duration, quality and quantity of reproductive fluid can be maintained even in old age and ultimately the person will get healthy progeny. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 1/1/9-12] |
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− | ==Importance of concept in preservation of health and prevention==
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− | Aphrodisiac therapy (vajikarana) is considered as a measure to improve the health of the healthy. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 1/1/13] After the treatment of diseases, aphrodisiac therapy (vajikarana) should be done to maintain the tissues in their equilibrium and thus to prevent its recurrence. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 7/48-49] | + | Aphrodisiac therapy (vajikarana) is considered as a measure to improve the health of the healthy. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 1/1/13] After the treatment of diseases, aphrodisiac therapy (vajikarana) should be done to maintain the tissues in their equilibrium and thus to prevent its recurrence. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 7/48-49] |
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− | ==Importance of concept in management of disease==
| + | =Importance of concept in management of disease= |
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− | Diseases of reproductive fluid ([[sukra]]), like impotency [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 30/193], can be treated with aphrodisiac formulations (vajikarana). [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 30/146] Aphrodisiac therapy results in the nourishment of body. [A.S.Sutra Sthana 24/19]<ref name=Sangraha/> So it can be used to treat the disorders caused by the depletion of body tissues. | + | Diseases of reproductive fluid ([[shukra]]), like impotency [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 30/193], can be treated with aphrodisiac formulations (vajikarana). [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 30/146] Aphrodisiac therapy results in the nourishment of body. [A.S.Sutra Sthana 24/19]<ref name=Sangraha/> So it can be used to treat the disorders caused by the depletion of body tissues. |
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| =Current researches= | | =Current researches= |
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| [[Rasayana Chikitsa]] | | [[Rasayana Chikitsa]] |
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| + | =References= |