Review Article
Year: 2019 | Month: May | Volume: 9 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 347-355
Ayurvedic Food Supplements for Sexual Health: A Review Article
Dr. Athira K.S1, Dr. T.B Tripathy2, Dr. Bargale Sushant Sukumar3
12nd year PG Scholar, 2HOD and Guide, 3Assistant Professor,
Department of Swasthavritta, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara Ayurveda College and Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka
Corresponding Author: Dr. Athira K.S
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Food is one of the basic pillars of human existence. But due to change in life style and food habits of current era made various sexual dysfunctions and impaired reproductive health in community. Food act as Ahara (food article) and Aushadha (medicine). Use of different Ahara Varga contain specific nutrients in daily diet has an important role in maintaining strength of Sukra Dhathu (sperm quality and quantity). Sukra Dhathu is anatomically correlate to both sperm and ovum. Healthy production Ovum and sperm needs various macro and micro nutrients. According to WHO and the office of the surgeon general of the United States have declared sex is a basic human right and an integral part of life. Sex is all about pleasure not always in desire of progeny. Even healthy individual needed some supplements for healthy sexual life. Fructose content present in carbohydrate, amino acid from protein and unsaturated fatty acids from fat have a positive impact on sexual life. Similarly foods which are rich in vitamin A, C, B3, B6, B12, B9, E and minerals like Mg, Se, Zn have significant action on various stages of sexual activity. Quality food again depends on its processing, because a proper selection, processing and administration needed for the complete utilization of nutrients.
Key words: Ahara, Food, Shukra Dhatu, Sexual Health, Vajikarana