Yes, as per ayurveda two types of treatments are undertaken. One is psycho therapy and other is the medication. Depending upon the cause of erectile dysfunction, the treatment path of the patient is planned and then it is applied on the patient.
(A) Ayurvedic supplements and medicines
- Ashwagandha (withinia somnifera) – one of the best herb that has gained its popularity as a great rejuvenator. It is very commonly known as Indian ginseng as it has wonderful results in all kinds of sexual dysfunctioning. It not only improves the libido but also increases the sperm count. The withinoids present in it is very helpful in strengthening the body that not only improves the performance in bed but also increases the over all stamina of the body. It is very helpful in improving the sperm quantity that is very essential for production of good progeny. It is also helpful in increasing the blood circulation so as all the body organs gets the proper blood and nutrients to perform their function at the most appropriate manner.
- Akarakara (Anacyclus pyrethrum) – an herb that is highly acclaimed for its wonderful effects in increasing the sexual vigor. This herb is a part of almost every ayurvedic medicine for increasing the libido and sexual powers. It enhances your performances in the bed. By increasing the blood circulation in the genitals it helps in increasing the girth of the penis making it fuller and longer to increase your capability in achieving the height of extremes pleasure. It also supports the production of sperms thereby initiating the sexual desires.
- Shilajit (mineral pitch) – one of the most powerful herbal supplement that has very potent minerals that are helpful in filling our body with great energies. It helps in enhancing the sexual drive in out body. Shilajit is black colored resin that extrudes from the Himalayan Mountains. It is formed by decomposition of various herbs that get buried with the time in the Himalaya. Shilajit can be traced in the ayurvedic texts as the general health rejuvenator and also stamina enhancer. It supplies extra energies to the body and there fore helps in increasing the stamina in the body.
- Safed Musli – the herb that is extensively used in preparing various herbal Viagra. It is the herb that is got the potential to enhancing the bodily energies that are very effective in supplementing the deficiency that leads to sexual abnormalities. It helps in treating sexual problems like premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction and decreased libido. It is also helpful in increasing the sexual desires. It helps in coping up with the defect in erectile tissue of the penis thereby helping in erection to the best of the capabilities. It is also responsible for increasing the blood circulation to the penis and testis that also leads to strong and firmer erection.
- Kapikachu (Cowhage, Mucuna pruriens) – one of the worlds strongest and potent herb that has great results in enhancing the sexual activity on an individual. It not only increases the sexual rive but also increases the sperm production thereby stimulating the body to react to the sexual stimulus obtained from opposite sex. It also helps in increasing the blood circulation and also helps in increasing the libido. It is one of the best herbal medicines that has the tendency to treat impotency or the erectile dysfunction.
- Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris) – an herb that helps in regularizing the hormonal imbalance in the body. It also improves the blood circulation in the body thereby supplies oxygen and nutrients to whole body. It also helps in removing the toxins from the body. It is also helps in improving the over all health conditions and good results are been seen in treating various sexual ailments like erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation etc.
Indian herb |
Latin name |
Common name |
Action |
Ashwagandha |
Withinia somnifera |
Indian winter cherry |
Works in balancing vata in the body and acts as a rejuvenator |
Akarakara |
Anacyclus pyrethrum |
Pellitory |
Acts in managing vata and pitta in the body and works as aphrodisiac gent |
Shilajit |
Aphaltum |
Mineral pitch |
Balances vata humor in the body and also improves the stamina of the body |
Safed Musli |
Chlorophytum birivilianum |
Moosli |
One of the best aphrodisiac agent that has the property of balancing vata in the normal state |
Kapikachu |
Mucuna pruriens |
Cowhage |
It helps in maintaining all the doshas in the normal state and also increases the sperm count |
Gokshur |
Tribulus terrestris |
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It is helpful in maintaining the optimum body temperature and also promotes body immunity |
(B) Psychotherapy
In this part of there treatment the person is given motivation and all his mental strain is treated. His queries are answered and he is encouraged to lead his life the best way. All his doubts of lovemaking and sexual encounters are properly analyzed and then answered with the supportive reason. Any kind of mental problems should also be resolved. The things that irritate him should be avoided and he should be given proper counseling and the things that are worrying him should be properly solved.
Is Yoga helpful in erectile dysfunction?
Yoga is also very effective in curbing this problem. Few asana are mentioned below that would be really helpful to you
- Sun salute
- Wind releasing pose
- Abdominal lift
- Cobra pose
- Shoulder stand
- Thunderbolt
Pranayama (anuloma-viloma) is also helpful in maintaining the proper hemostasis in the body and also helps in proper intake oxygen that is required by our body cells.
Do’s and don’t
- Exercise regularly
- Take a sleep at least for 6 to 8 hours
- Avoid greasy and spicy food
- Add ghee in your diet
- Maintain a gap of 3 to 4 days between two successive sexual encounter