Overview
Fox Nut is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for male sexual health. Makhana (Fox Nut/Gorgon Nut) is an aquatic plant found in ponds and lakes, particularly in Bihar and Eastern India. The puffed seeds (Makhana) are a popular dry fruit and fasting food. They are sweet, nutritive, aphrodisiac and easy to digest when roasted. Makhana is widely used in Indian sweets and curry preparations. It is strengthening and beneficial in Prameha (diabetes), weakness, and seminal debility. The puffed nuts are light and digestible. They are considered one of the best Vrishya (aphrodisiac) foods. Rich in protein, starch and minerals. Dose: As food; powder 1-2 tola. Verse: 32.
How Fox Nut Helps with Male Sexual Health
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Fox Nut has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing male sexual health:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Madhura (sweet)
- Taste (Rasa): Madhura (sweet), Kashaya (astringent)
- Qualities (Guna): Guru (heavy), Snigdha (unctuous)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Sweet (Madhura), Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Key Constituents
- Starch (70-80%), Protein, Fat, Minerals
- Also Known As
- English: Fox Nut, Gorgon Fruit
Sanskrit: मखान, पद्मबीज
Hindi: मखाना
Other Herbs for Male Sexual Health
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.