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Vajikaran

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences

2022 Volume 7 Number 1 Jan-Feb
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Conceptual study on Vajikaran in Ayurveda

Rajaram Shirke P.1*, Pradeep Uttam J.2
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1* Prashant Rajaram Shirke, HOD & Associate Professor, Department of Ayurved Samhita & Siddhant, Sai Ayurved College Hospital & Research Centre, Vairag, Barshi, Solapur, Maharashtra, India.

2 Jadhav Pradeep Uttam, HOD & Associate Professor, Department of Agadtantra, Sai Ayurved College Hospital & Research Centre, Vairag, Barshi, Solapur, Maharashtra, India.

The need for sexual activity is as purposive as eating and drinking. Individual enjoying regular sex life remains young and enjoys a long life. It increases muscular strength, stability and give lustre to the skin. According to Ayurveda health is achieved by the use of two types of medicines i.e., Swasthasya Urjaskar (preventive medicines) and Artasya Roganut (curative medicine). Swasthasya Urjaskar is again of two types i.e., Rasayana (Rejuvenation therapy) and Vajikarana (aphrodisiac treatment). Vajikaran includes use of medicines causing virility as well as diet. Vajikaran medicines directly exert the effect on Shukra Dhatu and causes increase in quantity of semen or ejaculation or both.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Shukra Dhatu, Vajikarana, sexual power

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Prashant Rajaram Shirke, HOD & Associate Professor, Department of Ayurved Samhita & Siddhant, Sai Ayurved College Hospital & Research Centre, Vairag, Barshi, Solapur, Maharashtra, India.
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Introduction

Ayurveda has eight branch called as Ashtang Ayurved. Vajikarana is one of them. Vaji means horse and Karan means power that means the drug which on consumption gives power of sex and work like horse. In this modern era apart from medicine and Yoga, Rasayana and Vajikarana is also equally important. Vajikaran is that which produces quick sexual stimulation, enables one to perform sexual act with women.[1]

The foremost aim of Vajikarana therapy is to produce good progeny. Whatever is sweet, bulk-promoting, heavy, exhilarating is known as Vrishya.[2] Vajikaran Dravya exerts effect on Shukra Dhatu and increases  the quantity of semen which produces good progeny.

Materials and Methods

Vajikarana definition

The term Vajikarana is the composition of two words Vaji and Karna. Vaja means Shukra and Vaji means the person having sufficient quantity and quality of Shukra. Another meaning of the word Vaji is horse and the word Karana means to make potent. Because of this therapy, person becomes capable to perform sexual intercourse

As per Acharya Sushruta, Vajikarana-Tantra is the branch which deals with Alpa- Shukra (oligospermia), Prasadana of Dushta- Shukra, increase of Kshina-Shukra and Janana of Vishushka- Shukra.[3]

Effect of Vajikarana

  • It increases spermatogenesis and improve the quality of sperm and ovum.
  • It increases sex desire, performance and fertility.
  • Improving the quality of sperms and ova
  • Improves the appearance of person so that he or she becomes more attractive to the person of opposite sex.
  • It is important to help sterile person who have a desire for sex and getting children.[4]
  • Provides Yash, Bala, Pushti, Stri to individual.
  • It should be taken in between 16 to 70 years of age. Not advisable after 70 years.
  • Boost the sexual capacity and performance, It also increases physical and psychological health of persons.[5]

Relation between Intercourse and season

In Ayurved, it is described that according to season intercourse should be performed.

  • In Varsha Rutu intercourse can be performed on every 15th
  • In Vasant Rutu intercourse can be performed on every 3rd
  • In Hemant and Shishir Rutu one can enjoy sex to one’s satisfaction.[6]

Before Intercourse

  • Before intercourse female partner should take adequate amount of udad, til and rice.[7]
  • Male partner should have diet rich in milk, ghee, rice and sweet items.[8]
  • Avoid salt and Kshara.

At time of intercourse

  • At the time of intercourse both partners should be sexually attracted towards each other
  • Should be clean and in happy state of mind.
  • Should not be hungry and thirsty
  • Should chew Tambula or cardamom.
  • During intercourse the male should lie over female who should be lying on bed in supine position

After intercourse

  • After intercourse both the partners should clean the genital organs and take bath.
  • Should apply paste of sandalwood, Kesar
  • After intercourse milk, sugar, fruits, water should be taken.
  • Should enjoy moonlight in the terrace.[9]

Indications of Vajikaran

  • Indicated in healthy person to increase semen and body strength.
  • It should be advised to Jitendriya Purusha (Those who have good control over the senses).
  • Person suffering from debility of semen and weakness.[10]
  • Vishayi Purush (person indulging in sensory pleasure) should use Vajikaran daily.[11]

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  • Old persons who are desirous of copulation, impotent, debilitated due to excessive sexual intercourse, those having less of semen and to those who have many wives.[12]

Contraindications of Vajikarana

  • Children below 16 years of age
  • Old above 70 years of age
  • Women
  • Contraindicated in Ajitendriya Purusha (Who do not have control over senses) as he may cause disturbance or harm in social peace.
  • Person suffering from Sahaj-Klaibya (congenital impotence)
  • Klaibya due to Marma-Chhedana (impotence due to injury to the genital organs such as penis, testes etc.)

Vajikarana medicines: In Samhita Granthas number of medicines are described for Vajikaran therapy. Acharya Charaka described number of Vajikaran formulation such as Vajikarana Ghrita, Vajikarana Pindarasa, Brimhani Gutika, Vrishya Mansa, Vrishya Mahisharasa, Vrishya Kukkuta-Mansa, Vrishya Masha Yoga, Apatyakari-Shashtikadi-Gutika, Vrishya Kshira, Vrishya Shashikodana, Vrishya Shatavari Ghrita, Vrishya Payasa, Vrishya Mashadi Pupalika, Vrishya Madhuk yoga, Vrishya Mansa Gulika, Apatyakar-Ghrita.[13]

In Sushruta Samhita Acharya Sushruta has mentioned different formulations for Vajikarana such as Vajikarana Shashkuli, Vajikarana Utkarika, Vajikarana Vidarikanda Yoga, Vajikarana Bastanda Yoga, Vajikarna Ashvattha Yoga, Vajikarana Amalaka Yoga, Vajikarna Godhumadi Yoga, Vajikarana Svayamguptadi Yoga.[14]

In Ashtanga Hridaya Acharya Vagbhat described formulation for Vajikarana such as Atamguptadi Yoga, Vidaryadi  Avaleha, Mulethi Churna, Mashadi Yoga, Uchchatadi Churna, Kauchadi Churna, Kamvardhak Gokshuradi Churna.

Vajikarana Ahar: In Ayurveda Acharyas advise milk, ghee, Khira (sweet pudding), Sathi variety of rice, Black gram, meat, meat juice etc. All these diet increases Vajikarana effect.

Vajikarana Vihar: The environment or the act that makes one happy in mind exerts Vajikarana effect such as  hilly area, pleasant gardens, gentle body massage, bath, women having all the requisite

qualities, fragrant like scent, ornaments, wearing of garlands, comfortable house, bed and seating place, sweet voice of birds, new and clean clothes, water reservoir having blossom of lotus and bumble bee, rivers with full of water, gentle cool breeze, pleasant moonlight night, winter season, melodious songs and musical instruments, anointment with saffron and Aguru, young age and suitable time.[15]

Discussion

Like food sex is also important need for every individual. It is supposed that Vajikarana medicines directly act on higher center of brain i.e., hypothalamus and limbic system. The things that we consume are digested and then Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja and Shukra Dhatu are nourished in order. Woman having all the requisite quantities is considered at the first place among Vajikarana and considered first among Vajikarana Vihara. Happiness of mind and healthy diet play crucial role in the success of the therapy.

Conclusion

As per Ayurveda Vajikarana is an important therapy. It increases the sexual capacity, improving health of future progeny. Useful in the treatment of many common sexual disorders like infertility, premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction. For better results, it is necessary to perform Shodhana procedure before administration of Vajikaran drugs. If the body is ridden with Ama, the aphrodisiacs and Dravyas will not work as intended. Vajikarana Chikitsa includes administration of Vrishya formulation (herbo or herbo-mineral preparations of aphrodisiac effect) and exclusive therapies such as Uttar Basti, Vajikarana Basti etc.

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