What is Erectile Dysfunction?
In Ayurveda, Erectile Dysfunction can be defined as an inability of a man to maintain an erection of penis for a sufficient amount of time according to his sexual needs or partner’s need. Erectile Dysfunction, in other words, can be referred to as Impotence. Erectile Dysfunction is an inability to maintain and develop erection of penis during sexual intercourse.
Ayurvedic Treatment is the best treatment for Erectile Dysfunction
Cause of Erectile Dysfunction
Erection requires a cycle of events and loss of any one event can lead to Erectile Dysfunction. Erection is disturbed when nerve impulse in the brain, spinal cord, around the penis, a response in muscle, nerve fibre, arteries in and around corpora cavernosa. Injury to any of these parts can result in erectile dysfunction.
Male sex hormone testosterone that is the primary male hormone also results in erectile dysfunction. After 40 years of age testosterone level drops gradually. Other than this drinking too much, smoking and too much drug abuse can cause erectile dysfunction.
Diabetes and Hypertension
Radiation therapy to the testicle
Hypertension (High blood pressure)
Parkinson disease
Stress anxiety or depression
Brain or Spinal cord injury
Radiation therapy to the testicle
Strained relation with sexual partner
Trauma to pelvic region, and surgeries to prostrate
AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
Ayurveda defines erectile dysfunction as follows
Sankalpapravano nityam priyaam vashyaamapi sthreeyam ||
Na yaathi lingashaithilyaath kadaachidyaathi vaa yadi |
Shwaasaarthaha swinnagaatrshcha moghasankalpacheshtitaha ||
Mlaanashishnashcha nirbeejaha syodetat klaiby alaxanam |
This defines that even though man has a strong desire to perform sexual act with a cooperative partner. he cannot perform sexual act due to loosnes (absence of erection) of Phallus (penis). Even if he perform a sexual act with determination he does not get erection and he gets afflicted with tiredness, perspiration and frustration to perform sex.
Ayurveda is the oldest and traditional Holistic health care system. Ayurveda follows vegetarian outlook that had made it unique. In Ayurveda text “rukshamannapanaam thathoshadam” defines dry food, drinks and too much medication cause of Impotence. The total treatment of Impotence or erectile dysfunction is called as VAJIKARANA THERAPY in Ayurveda. This therapy increases strength of a man to perform sexual act, like a horse so called as Vaajikarna (Vaaji-Horse).Ashwagandha is widely used to cure erectile dysfunction in men
Vaajikarana therapy implies
*Happiness.
*Good strength.
*Increase span of erection
*Potency to produce offspring.
Ayurveda gives effective tips to overcome Erectile dysfunction
Regularly consume Vajikarana Preparations. Vajikarana preparations always keep a man sexually healthy.
Avoid hot spicy and bitter food as it disturbs Vatta. Imbalance Vatta causes erectile dysfunction.
Do not control natural urges. Before going to bed empty your bladder along with your partner.
Reduce the frequency of masturbation. Masturbating twice in a week is ideal.
Practice yoga and meditation regularly.
Do not have the fear of not getting erected and do not doubt your ability to satisfy your partner.
Marijuana, heroin and Cocaine drug can cause erectile dysfunction.
Stay away from long hour working.
Keep a gap of four days between two consecutive Intercourses.
Exercise daily and regularly. A brisk walk for 45 minutes acts as a stress buster.
Sleep at least 8 hours a day.
Massage body with herbal oil as in Ayurveda body massage is considered as a best aphrodisiac.