Aphrodisiac Pills (Vajikarana Gulika)
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Aphrodisiac
Modern description
Aphrodisiac Pills (Vajikarana Gulika) are a general category of Ayurvedic pills designed to enhance libido, strength, and vitality.
Purpose
Aphrodisiac
Indications
- Erectile dysfunction, low libido, premature ejaculation, oligospermia, general weakness, infertility (both male and female), fatigue, stress, improves strength and vitality
Classical indications
- Klaibya (Impotence)
- Shukra Kshaya (Semen Deficiency)
Karma
- Vrishya (Aphrodisiac), Balya (Tonic), Rasayana (Rejuvenative), Shukrala (Increases semen)
Key ingredients
- Shatavari root powder
- Ashwagandha root powder
- Gokshura fruit powder
- Vidari tuber powder
- Bala root powder
- Shilajit
- Makardhwaj
- Honey
Adult dose
1-2 pills, twice daily
Pediatric dose
Not generally recommended
Preparation steps
- Collect all the necessary herbal ingredients.
- Clean and dry the herbs thoroughly.
- Powder each ingredient separately using a mortar and pestle or a grinder.
- Mix all the powdered ingredients in the specified proportions.
- Add a binding agent such as honey or ghee to form a dough-like consistency.
- Roll the dough into small, uniform-sized pills (Gulika).
- Dry the pills in a shaded area away from direct sunlight.
- Store the dried pills in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or individuals with uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charak Samhita.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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