Calm down man - and boost your masculinity

A few weeks back I wrote about the ayurvedic herb Shatavari. A great remedy for the female reproductive system. This article is all about the MAN!

According to ayurveda everything in health - physical, mental or emotional - is down to digestion. If we don’t digest our food properly we create toxicity, or unhealthy material, in our body. In ayurveda we call it ama. If we don’t deal with emotional issues or stress we also create ama manifested in our mental health. So first thing first; finding a diet to suit our digestion and find a way to detoxify our mind. If we accumulate ama it will affect our body. Ayurvedic anatomy recognise seven tissues in the body. These will be affected by ama. From our plasma level, next the blood, fat tissue, bone, bone marrow and finally sukra or the reproductive tissue. Diet and stress definitely have an effect on the reproductive tissues which include sperm quality, motility and quantity and therefore conception.
The qualities of sukra (the reproductive tissue) include sweetness, cool, oily and liquid. You increase “like with like”. To increase sukra you can cook with ghee, take vegetable oils on your food and drink warm milk to the capacity of your digestion.

A branch of the Ayurvedic medicinal disciplines is Vajikarana which is dedicated to fertility and sexual health. A number of herbal remedies, diets, treatments and counseling are recommended. Here are the top three herbs:

• Ashwagandha: a favorite herb for male reproductive system and for stress for men and women. It is reputed to increase strength both muscle tone and for the nervous system. A bit like ginseng it works to relieve and balance stress levels. Translated as “the smell of a horse” is may be due to the smell of the fresh root or due to the fact that it is thought to give you “the sexual stamina of a horse”. Is believed to promote sperm health.
• Kapikachu: a vajikarana seed meaning it has aphrodisiac actions and improves sexual vitality. Traditionally used to bring health to the whole reproductive system: sperm quality and quantity, improve libido and is a sexual tonic for men and women.
• Guduchi: is also refered to as amrt or “divine nectar” as it has rejuvenating, strengthening as well as detoxing qualities. It is said to be anti-ama (anti-toxin), promote the sukra, or reproductive tissues, and being an aphrodisiac.

There are many reasons for imbalance in our body and mind and there are as many ways to create balance. I would highly recommend to see a qualified practitioner before embarking on any treatments, changes in diet or taking herbs. If you are on medication or under treatment please consult your consultant and speak to your practitioner.

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