Sterility - How Ayurveda Can Help You With It?

Ayurveda is an excellent and holistic approach to healthcare and originated in India. It is a combination of two Sanskrit words where ‘ayus’ means life and ‘Veda’ means knowledge. Ayurve da treatment is beneficial for women who are physically incapable of producing children. The condition also referred to as sterility or infertility can be treated with Ayurveda medicines. It is just not the females who suffer from this condition but even the males also suffer from the problem of sterility.

Types of Sterility
Mainly two types of infertility or sterility are seen in people.

• The first type in which a couple has never conceived a child is referred to as primary sterility.
• Whereas, in the second type, the couple may have conceived a child but had a miscarriage and is referred to as secondary sterility. 

In the first type, the problem of sterility can be either of the male or the female. But for secondary sterility, the problem is because of the problems of the reproductive system of a woman.

Important Dietary Guidelines to Follow

1. The most important thing to remember is to eat the right kind of food. It is a must for both men and women.
2. It is very important that men and women suffering from infertility drink a glass of milk before sexual activity as milk and milk products are considered good for treating sterility.
3. Males who suffer from the problem of infertility or sterility must not consume pungent, bitter, sour and saline foods.
4. In the same manner, women suffering from sterility should avoid pungent and alkaline foods. Females should also increase the intake of fruits and sweet foods in their diet.
5. Consumption of eggs is considered good to promote conception.
6. For sterile couples eating rice is a better option than having chapattis and the suitable fat for sterile couples is Ghee.
7. Problems regarding the reproductive system can be treated by intake of Honey and this is acceptable for both men and women.
8. Ayurveda Treatment for Men and Women
9. The most prescribed herb for sterile women is Bala, and it is used externally as a douche. The other herb which is used for the treatment of sterility is the Phala ghrita and 2 teaspoons of this commonly prescribed medication can be taken twice daily on empty stomach. Shilajit is a useful Ayurveda medication used for both men and women, which is known for its aphrodisiacal properties. Men can make use of the root of Ashwagandha herb for the treatment of sterility. The root of the Ashwagandha is dried and made into powder; this powder is then mixed with milk and consumed. Another important medicine for men is the Makardhwaja and that must be taken on an empty stomach and twice daily.

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