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Amarvela for Male Sexual Health

Sanskrit: अमरवल्ली | Cuscuta reflexa Roxb.

How Amarvela helps with Male Sexual Health according to Ayurveda. Classical references, dosage, preparation methods, and what modern research says.

Overview

Amarvela is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for male sexual health. Amarvela (Cuscuta reflexa) is a parasitic, leafless, orange-yellow twining vine. It grows on other plants and trees, obtaining nutrition parasitically. The plant is found throughout India up to 2000 feet elevation. It has thread-like stems that are orange-yellow in color. The whole plant is used medicinally. It is described as bitter, astringent, light, dry, and cold in potency. It is used for hair health (Keshya), worm infestations, blood purification, and bilious disorders. Contains Cuscutin and Amarbelin as key chemical constituents, along with reducing sugars. The plant is also known as Akashbel (sky-vine) due to its hanging, rootless nature. Dose: juice 10-20 ml; powder 3-6 grams. Verse refs: pages 447-448.

How Amarvela Helps with Male Sexual Health

According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Amarvela has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing male sexual health:

  • Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
  • Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
  • Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter), Kashaya (astringent)
  • Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Cuscutin (0.5%), Amarbelin, Lactose (0.1%), Cuscontalin (1%), reducing sugar, saponins
Also Known As
English: Dodder, Giant Dodder
Sanskrit: अमरवल्ली, आकाशवल्ली, नीलिका
Hindi: अमरबेल, आकाशबेल

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Agarwood Aquilaria agallocha Roxb.
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Almond Prunus amygdalus Batsch.
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Aloe Vera Aloe barbadensis Mill. (Syn. A. vera Tourn. ex Linn.)
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Amla Phyllanthus emblica Linn.
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Apamarga Achyranthes aspera Linn.
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Asclepias Asclepias curassavica Linn.
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Ashtavarga — Eight Rare Herbs Multiple species

See all herbs for male sexual health on the Male Sexual Health page.

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.