Poor Semen Quality: Ayurvedic Treatment, Causes & Natural Remedies

Excess sex or sex at the wrong times, masturbation, exercise, unsuitable foods, eating anexcess of rough, bitter, astringent, salty, sour and hot foods, old age, anxiety, grief, suspicion, fear, anger, exorcism, emaciation from disease, suppression ofnatural urges, and wounds can lead to thederangement of dosshas and tissues. This can reach the semen-carrying channels, causing semen defects. Semen

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Ayurvedic Perspective on Defective Semen

Causes: Excess sex or sex at the wrong times, masturbation, exercise, unsuitable foods, eating anexcess of rough, bitter, astringent, salty, sour and hot foods, old age, anxiety, grief, suspicion, fear, anger, exorcism, emaciation from disease, suppression ofnatural urges, and wounds can lead to thederangement of dosshas and tissues. This can reach the semen-carrying channels, causing semen defects. Semen

Dosha Involvement: Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Ayurvedic Therapies: Herbs with the properties of aphrodisiacsare used, such as hilajit, hatavari, a hwagandha, kapikachhu, and vidari-kand. For bleeding, red raspberry, hatavari, musta, manjissh ha, gotu kola, aloe vera gel, and bh^i garaj are used. Pitta-reducing foods, drinks and lifestyle are advised. Vayu: Herbs include hatavari, a hwagandha, kapikachhu, vidari-kand, sesame seeds, and almonds. Non-oily enemas are also used. Pitta: hatavari and bala are used. Kapha: Pippali, arjuna, and triphala are suggested. Foods: Ghee, milk, barley, rice, and wheat are advised.

Key Herbs: Gotu Kola, Triphala, Arjuna, Bala, Pippali, Aloe Vera, Musta, Red Raspberry, hatavari, a hwagandha, kapikachhu, vidari-kand

Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Chapter 22: Neoplasm and Growths

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