AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF OLIGOZOOSPERMIA

WHAT IS OLIGOSPERMIA?

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Oligospermia, refers to semen with a low concentration of sperms and is common in male infertility. Often semen with a decreased sperm concentration may also show significant abnormalities in sperm morphology and motility. Sperm count is considered to be low if its less than 15 million per milliliter of semen. Oligospermia results in inability to conceive a child.

WHAT CAN BE THE SYMPTOMS WHICH ARE ASSOCIATED WITH OLIGOSPERMIA?

• Problem in sexual functioning like difficulty to maintain erection (Erectile dysfunction).
• Infertility is the major symptom. In this problem Female partner is not able to conceive even after trying for months.
• Lump formation, pain or swelling in testicle area.
• Reduction in facial, body hair or other signs like hormonal imbalance.

WHAT CAN BE THE CAUSES OF OLIGOSPERMIA?

• Infection - The inflammation of the epididymis (epididymitis) or testicles (orchitis) and one of the sexually transmitted infections, including gonorrhea or HIV. Some of these infections can result in permanent damage of testicular, most often sperm can still be retrieved. These complication can lead to less production of sperms or block the passage of it.
• Ejaculation problems - There are various health conditions like urethra, prostate or bladder surgery which is responsible for this problem. Certain medications may also result in ejaculatory complications.
• Tumors - Tumors also affects the reproductive organs which affect the male fertility.
• Hormonal imbalances - Pituitary, hypothalamus and testicles produce hormones which are necessary for sperm production. Imbalances of these hormones result in impairment of sperm production.
• Blockage in tubules which transports sperm, this problem also leads to Oligospermia.
• Chromosome defects like Klinefelter's syndrome, Kallmann's syndrome and kartagener's syndrome are responsible for infertility.
• Certain medications like steroid use, cancer medications, use of certain antifungal or antibiotics lead to impairment in sperm production.
• Lifestyle - Wearing tight clothes and doing sitting jobs for prolonged periods may cause the increase in temperature of scrotum which results in decreased sperm production.
• Alcohol consumption may lower testosterone levels and results in the decreased sperm production.
• Smoking may also be responsible for lowering the sperm count.
• Emotional stress, obesity may also be responsible for lowering the sperm count.

AYURVEDIC CONCEPT ON OLIGOSPERMIA

In Ayurveda, Oligospermia is called Shukra kshaya. It causes napunskata (impotency). Mainly there are three doshas - vata, pitta and kapha in Ayurveda which are required for a healthy body. Imbalance in any of three doshas results in health complications. Oligospermia is the result of imbalanced pitta dosha which leads to loss of Shukra dhatu. In old age Shukra kshaya is physiological as a result of dhatu kshaya. There are various herbs and natural compounds in Ayurveda which are quite beneficial to treat this problem.

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR OLIGOSPERMIA BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda always offers best combination of effective herbal remedies such as Tribulus Power Pack for ayurvedic treatment of Oligospermia. These herbal remedies are prepared from using best quality herbs and strictly follow the principles of Ayurveda. All these herbal remedies of Planet Ayurveda are 100 percent pure, natural and vegetarian. These herbs are free from chemicals, additives and preservatives. These are safe to use as these are free from side effects.

HOW TO USE?

1. Atirasadi Churna: 1 teaspoonful twice daily with warm water or milk, 1/2 hr. after meals
2. Tribulus Power: 2 capsules twice daily with warm water, 1/2 hr. after meals
3. Chandraprabha Vati: 2 tablets twice daily, with warm water, 1/2 hr. after meals
4. Shilajit Capsules: 1 capsule twice daily, with warm water, 1/2 hr. after meals
5. Tri-bull Oil: As per instructions on the packaging. Once every alternate day.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. ATIRASADI CHURNA

Atirasadi churna is a wonderful formulation of Planet Ayurveda and supports the good male reproductive health. Thus this herbal remedy is quite effective in the treatment of Oligospermia.

This herbal formulation is an amazing blend of 13 herbs which are given below:-

S. No.	Indian Name	English Name	Latin Name	Qty
1.	Safed Musli	Musli	Chlorophytum borivilianum	30 gm
2.	Kali Musli	Black Musale	Curculigo orchioides	20 gm
3.	Semal Musli	Silk Cotton Tree	Bombax ceiba	20 gm
4.	Gokshura	Puncture twine	Tribulus terrestris	20 gm
5.	Shatavari	Asparagus	Asparagus racemosus	20 gm
6.	Ashwagandha	Winter Cherry	Withania somnifera	20 gm
7.	Akarkara	Pellitory	Anacyclus pyrethrum	20 gm
8.	Vidari Kand	Hawaiian Baby Woodrose	Pueraria tuberosa	10 gm
9.	Varahi Kand	Wild Yam	Dioscorea bulbifera	10 gm
10.	Safed Behmen	Centaurea	Centaurea behen	10 gm
11.	Jaiphal/Javitri	Nutmeg/Mace	Myristica fragrans	10 gm
12.	Taalmakhana	Hygrophila	Hygrophila spinosa	05 gm
13.	Kesar	Saffron	Crocus sativus	05 gm

2. TRIBULUS POWER

Planet Ayurveda offers an herbal product Tribulus power is available in the form of capsules. This herbal product is prepared from the pure extract of Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris), which helps to increase testosterone levels and increases the blood flow to penis. This helps to improve the functioning of sex organs and maintain the good sperm health and hence proves as an effective remedy for the treatment of Oligospermia.

3. CHANDRAPRABHA VATI

Chandraprabha vati is the wonderful blend of various natural ingredients and helps to maintain overall health of body. Herbs used in the formulation of this product are packed with miraculous properties and helps to maintain the good male reproductive health. Each Tablet is 500 mg.

Major Ingredients are:

Sr. No.	Latin Name	Sanskrit Name	Parts
1	Asphaltum	Shilajit	32
2	Commiphora mukul	Guggul	32
4	Sugar	Sharkara	16
3	Cinnamomum camphora	Karpoor	4
5	Acorus calamus	Vacha	4
6	Cyprus rotundus	Mustak	4
7	Curcuma longa	Haridra	4
8	Emblica officinalis	Amalaki (Amla)	4
9	Piper chaba	Chavya	4
10	Embelia ribes	Vidanga	4
11	Tinospora cordifolia	Guduchi (Giloy)	4
12	Zingiber officinalis	Shunthi	4
13	Piper nigrum	Maricha	4
14	Piper longum	Pippali	4
15	Sodium carbonate	Sarjikashaar	4
16	Potassium carbonate	Yavkshaar	4
17	Rock salt	Saindhav Lavan	4
18	Sodium sulphate	Suvarchal Lavan	4
19	Balck salt	Vida Lavan	4
20	Baliospermum montanum	Danti	1
21	Cinnamomum zeylanicum	Dalchini	1
22	Cinnamomum tamala	Tejpatta	1
23	Elettaria cardamomum	Ela	1

Ref. Ayurvedic Text - Sharangdhar/Chapter of Diabetes

4. SHILAJIT CAPSULES

Shilajit capsules are pure extract of natural compound named as Shilajit (Asphaltum). This natural compound helps to improve the spermatogenesis. Thus it helps to increase the sperm production. This herbal remedy for Oligospermia is quite effective and gives the satisfactory results in males.

5. TRIBULL OIL

This is herbal oil is made from the combination of various herbs like Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Gambhari chal (Gmelina arborea), Kaner root (Nerium oleander), Vjradanti (Barleria prionitis) and various other natural compounds. This oil helps to support the male reproductive organs.

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SUGGESTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED

• Do daily massage and exercises to enhance blood circulation
• Follow a healthy diet and lifestyle
• Avoid pitta aggravating factors- spicy food, stress, over excretion and etc.
• Consult a physician to take a special combination of rasayanas (rejuvenating) and vajikaran (aphrodisiac)
• Also can go for Panchakarma to eliminate toxic materials from the deeper channels of the body

HOW CAN YOGA HELP IN OLIGOSPERMIA?

Yoga is always helpful and beneficial by promoting the unity between mind and body. Always keep these points in notice while doing yoga.

• Yoga to be done on flat and even surfaces
• Remember to wear comfortable, loose clothing
• Don't over-extend or push yourself into the final position of a pose
• Always take help of a yoga tutor so you don't hurt yourself it can be harmful

YOGA ASAN TO BE FOLLOWED WITH THE HELP OF INTRUCTURE

• Sethubandhasana
• Agnisaar Kriya
• Halasana
• Surya Namaskara
• Pranayama
• Dhanurasana
• Ardha Matsyendrasana
• Padmasana