Vajikarana (वाजीकरण)

Vajikarana is the branch of Ayurveda that deals with aphrodisiacs and therapies to enhance virility, sexual health, and.

Ayurvedic Principles (Siddhanta Kosha) 1 min read
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Sanskrit Verse

येन नारीषु सामर्थ्यं वाजीवल्लभते नरः।

— (Sushruta Samhita, Chikitsasthana 26/3)

Explanation

Vajikarana is the branch of Ayurveda that deals with aphrodisiacs and therapies to enhance virility, sexual health, and the health of progeny. The word ‘Vaji’ means horse, symbolizing sexual potency and stamina. This therapy aims to nourish the Shukra Dhatu (reproductive tissue).

Clinical Importance

Vajikarana is used to treat conditions like infertility, erectile dysfunction, and low libido. It also focuses on the purification of the reproductive organs before conception to ensure a healthy child.