Overview
Bamboo Manna is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for male sexual health. Siliceous deposit inside bamboo internodes. White, crystalline, highly valued. Key ingredient in Sitopaladi Churna.
How Bamboo Manna Helps with Male Sexual Health
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Bamboo Manna has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing male sexual health:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Madhura
- Taste (Rasa): Madhura (sweet), Kashaya (astringent)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu, Ruksha, Sheeta
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Sweet (Madhura), Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Laghu, Ruksha, Sheeta
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Madhura
- Key Constituents
- Silica (70%), Peroxide of iron, Potash, Aluminia, Colin (Betain), enzymes, Cyanogenetic glucoside
- Also Known As
- Sanskrit: वंशलोचन, वंशरोचना, तवक्षीरी, शुभ्रा
Hindi: वंशलोचन, बांसकपूर
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.