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Kedara Yoga for Male Sexual Health

Sanskrit: केदारयोग | Celosia argentea Linn.

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

Overview

Kedara Yoga is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for male sexual health. The text mentions Celosia argentea in context of aromatic and medicinal plants. It is an annual herb found throughout India. The seeds and whole plant are used medicinally. It has astringent taste with cooling potency. The plant is known for its silver-white flower spikes. It is used in bleeding disorders and as a hemostatic.

How Kedara Yoga Helps with Male Sexual Health

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

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

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Astringent (Kashaya)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Also Known As
English: Cockscomb, Silver Cock's Comb
Sanskrit: केदारयोग
Hindi: केदारयोग

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.