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Improving Sexual Health!

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Dr. Ganapati SahooAyurvedic Doctor • 32 Years Exp.MD - Alternate Medicine, PGDIP.IN Geriatric Care, Post Graduate Diploma In Holistic Healthcare
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Sexual health & ayurveda


Ayurvedic medicine is a holistic, whole-body approach to health. It originated thousands of years ago in india. This practice promotes a combined use of herbal compounds, dietary guidelines, and specific exercises. It seeks to address the spiritual and social components of a person’s well-being in addition to their physical health.

Erectile dysfunction (ed) causes men to have difficulty maintaining an erection during sex. It’s a common problem, especially in men over the age of 40. Treating ed often involves addressing underlying psychological and physiological concerns that appear disconnected from sexual function. Researchtrusted source suggests that ayurvedic medicine approaches may aid.


Indian ginseng
Withania somnifera is an herb commonly used in ayurvedic medicine. It’s also called indian ginseng and ashwagandha. It has been foundtrusted source to improve sperm count and fertility in men. Indian ginseng does this by regulating hormone levelstrusted source and making your cells healthier.

The herb also is used to improve mental clarity and help reduce stress. Both factors can have an impact on ed symptoms.

You can purchase this herb from most drug stores and health food stores. It’s available as a powdered root extract and in capsule form. In order for it to be most effective, a high daily dosage (up to 6, 000).

 
Asparagus racemosus
Asparagus racemosus is a particular species of herb that grows in regions of india, nepal, and sri lanka. It’s known as shatavari, or “curer of one hundred diseases.” the asparagus racemosus root is used in many preparations of ayurvedic vajikarana mixtures: it’s meant to improve sexual function and health.
Some studiestrusted source have shown its effectiveness on the male reproductive system in its capability to improve circulation and calm nerves. Both of these benefits should aid men with ed. In the 
In the ayurvedic tradition, it’s also believed to be an aphrodisiac that promotes love and loyalty in those who use it.
Asparagus racemosus extract is available as a tincture and as a powder, but there has been little to no research on what the optimal daily dosage for a person would be.

Safed musli
Safed musli, or chlorophytum borivilianum, is also a vajikarana herb. It has shown an aphrodisiac effect in multiple lab studiestrusted source, and some researchtrusted source suggests that it boosts sperm count. The recommended daily dose of safed musli is 2 grams per day. It can be purchased in capsule or pure powder form.

Cassia cinnamon
Cinnamomum cassia is a type of cinnamon extracted from the bark of an evergreen tree that grows in regions of india. 


Yoga
To really embrace the ayurvedic method of treatment for any health condition, physical activity should be part of your treatment. The practice of yoga is being researched more and more for its health benefits. Yoga combines stretching, concentration, and meditation, improving circulation and reducing stress levels.

The stress-level benefit alone might be enough to improve symptoms of ed, but yoga has also been shown to promote trusted source healthy levels of testosterone. Provided you’re healthy enough to engage in light aerobic exercise, you can begin a yoga practice at any time by attending a class led by a yogi or even following an exercise dvd or app at home. 

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