Abstract

Dr. Sarika V. Surya* and Dr. Ajay V. Pawar

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is the ancient science which deals with every aspect of life in the forms of Asthanga.Asthanga mainly includes- Kayachikitsa, Balaroga, Grahachikitsa, Urdhwanga (Shalakyatantra), Shalyatantra, Agadatantra, Rasayana and Vajikarana. Rasayana and Vajikarana (Vrushya) both are the unique chikitsapadhhati of Ayurved, it possess its own importance in the field of Ayurveda. Ayurveda aims Swasthasya swastha rakshanam i.e Protection of healthy person from disease and Aaturasya vikara prashamana i.e. curing of the diseases. Vajikarana mainly deals with promotion of sexual health and curing sexual problems. Now days due to pollution hazards sexual problems like infertility, impotence etc. are rising, and for this problems the solution is Ayurved (Vajikarana therapy). Vajikarana mainly concerns with Aphrodisiac, virility and improvement in health of progeny. Acharya Charaka has been explained in briefly about Vajikarana in Chikitsa Sthana (Ch. Chi. 2), in the form of formulations. By using these formulations good physique, potency, strength and complexion would be achieved as well as person became exhilarated, and potent sexually. Vajikarana Chikitsa proceed by living in strict compliance as directed in Ayurveda.