Ayurveda in this branch of science explains the art
of producing healthy progeny for the creation of a better society.
Hence, deals with various diseases like infertility and conditions
relating to weak shukra dhatu or the vital reproductive fluids of the
body. Apart from prescribing a lot of effective formulations to provide
nutrition to enhance the quality of these vital body fluids it
specifically emphasized to lead a highly disciplined life. Charaka
states the use of aphrodisiacs as mentioned in ayurvedic therapies
enhance one's potency. Vajikarana means the medicine or therapy by which
the man becomes capable of copulating with the woman. It also helps in
nourishing the body of the person.
This branch of ayurveda highlighted that celibacy is essential for good
health. It helps increase the will power, intellect and memory in
addition to a healthy body. The shukra dhatu has a direct link with ojas
or the immunity of the body. Hence, vajikaran prescribed the therapeutic
use of various aphrodisiacs and tonic preparations for enhancing the
vigor and reproductive capabilities of men that also strengthens other
body tissues (dhatus) like muscles, fats, bones and blood. Vajikarana is
mainly concerned with therapies concerning specific remedies for male
infertility and impotence as well as female infertility. They serve as
good aphrodisiacs and induce an immediate sense of pleasurable
excitement, along with increased fertile seminal secretions even in an
ageing person.
