Article by Dr Raghuram Y.S. MD (Ay) & Dr Manasa S, B.A.M.S
Acharya Charaka has defined a easy formulation in Chikitsa Sthana Chapter 2, 3rd quarter – Vajikarana Adhyaya which could simply show to be a boon to these males affected by erectile dysfunction. This formulation is named Vrushya Pippali Yoga.
Vrushya – that which supplies a ‘bull energy’ whereas performing intercourse
Pippali – Piper longum
Yoga – formulation
So, it’s a formulation which is ready utilizing Piper longum / lengthy pepper and bestows sexual vigour and virility and enhances sexual efficiency in people. This formulation can be utilized by these having issues with erection and having intercourse and likewise by wholesome people to keep up erection and to have a cheerful and blissful intercourse life, particularly so in ageing people.
Ref – Charaka Chikitsa, Chapter 2, Quarter 3, Verses 12, 13 (Cha.Chi.2.3/12, 13)
Vrushya Pippali Yoga
त्रिंशत् सुपिष्टाः पिप्पल्यः प्रकुञ्चे तैलसर्पिषोः।
भृष्टाः सशर्कराक्षौद्राः क्षीरधारवदोहिताः॥
पीत्वा यथाबलं चोर्ध्वं षष्टिकं क्षीरसर्पिषा।
भुक्त्वा न रात्रिमस्तब्धं लिङ्गं पश्यति ना क्षरात्॥(इति वृष्य पिप्पलीयोगः)
[च.चि.२.३/१२,१३]
Elements
– Pippali – Piper longum – 30 numbers
– Taila – oil and Sarpi – ghee – 1 prakuncha – 1 pala = 48 grams amount collectively (each are taken equal in amount such that the amount is 1 prakuncha)
– Sharkara – sugar
– Kshaudra / Madhu – honey
– Kshira Dhara – contemporary milk collected from the udder of the cow
Observations –
The amount of sugar and honey haven’t been talked about. We are able to assume that they each collectively shall be taken in 48 grams.
We all know that ghee and honey shouldn’t be taken in equal portions however we also needs to see that there are different components on this formulation and never simply honey and ghee.
Methodology of preparation and consumption
First, paste of the 30 Pippali must be made.
This paste must be fried in oil and ghee taken in 48 grams.
As soon as the warmth comes down, the fried Pippali paste must be added with sugar and honey and combined completely.
To the vessel comprising this combination, a stream of milk drawn straight from the udder / nipple of the cow must be added (milk is extracted into the vessel). Now, all of the components are correctly combined.
This recipe is named as Vrushya Pippali Yoga and is able to devour.
Dosage
Yatha Balam – it’s suggested that it shall be taken in keeping with one’s power and capability.
Right here, we have to see that 30 Pippali appears to be a better dose. It’s the same amount that one would tackle the third day of Vardhamana Pippali Rasayana process, in robust individuals.
So, an individual having good power and tolerance (since it’s a robust medication) shall readily take 30 Pippali doses. These of reasonable power shall take 20 and people having much less power ought to take 10 Pippali (it’s 21 Pippali and 9 Pippali respectively in case of Vardhamana Pippali – on 3rd day).
For what number of days ought to this recipe be consumed?
It has additionally not been talked about for what number of days this recipe must be consumed. So, we will assume that it shall be taken till ‘the specified outcomes are obtained’.
Ought to or not it’s consumed each day?
This too has not been specified. So, does it work in a single go, i.e. is a single dose adequate? It would in all probability not be so.
Pippali is among the herbs whose extreme consumption has been contraindicated within the texts. So, it must be cautiously used. So, maintaining the power of the individuals of present time, we will assume that this dose of Pippali shall be consumed as soon as every week till outcomes are obtained. One ought to strictly adhere to the dietetic restrictions whereas taking this recipe.
Dietetic Restrictions
Shashtikam Kshira Sarpisha – In the course of the course of taking this aphrodisiac recipe, one ought to adhere to a strict food regimen and devour solely Shashtika Rice – paddy harvested in 60 days’ time together with ghee and milk. That is obligatory to maintain the extraordinary properties of Pippali in verify, a sort of counter-food.
Can wholesome folks take this recipe?
With age, the sexual competence and efficiency and virility of the particular person would lower, although not as a rule. Wholesome individuals, particularly those that uncover decreased libido and erection or those that are in transition of ageing a long time shall devour this recipe, however after consulting the doctor.
It’s a Vrushya / Vajikarana Yoga – an aphrodisiac. Vrushya Yogas are thought of to be ‘Swasthasya Urjaskaram’ sort of drugs i.e. preventive medication. So, this Yoga may also be utilized by wholesome individuals and as preventive medication for sexual problems.
Every other restrictions?
Sure. Rasayana and Vajikarana Yogas are mentioned to work greatest when taken after Shodhana. Subsequently, it’s higher to bear purificatory therapies earlier than taking this Vrushya recipe.
Advantages of Vrushya Pippali Yoga
The textual content says – ‘The genital organ of the person stays strongly erected all via the night time and it doesn’t turn into weak and laxed even after ejaculation of semen’.
Based mostly on this description, Vrushya Pippali Yoga will be readily prescribed for these having erectile dysfunction. Although this recipe will be thought of as Vrushya – a basic aphrodisiac since it’s defined within the context of Vajikarana chapter, the particular indication is for ‘sustaining the erection for a very long time’ and therefore a greatest recipe for erectile dysfunction.
This recipe shall even be utilized by those that have decreased libido and weak point throughout intercourse. Since milk, ghee and honey are used on this recipe, additionally it is a meals and medication combo.
The recipe additionally enhances the ‘efficiency time’ in sexual act and therefore bestows bliss and sustained orgasm.
It may also be used to deal with Untimely Ejaculation.
Different factors of curiosity
Pippali itself is a Rasayana and therefore is one of the best medication for all dhatus. It additionally works by enhancing the agni and dhatu agni and creates a pathway of manufacturing and upkeep of very best quality semen and sperms – shukra dhatu.
Oil, Ghee and Honey – that are one of the best medicines for vata, pitta and kapha respectively are part of this recipe. Subsequently, this generally is a helpful recipe for impotence and erectile dysfunction brought on by all three doshas. It has a Tridosha balancing impact / motion.
Milk used within the recipe is a Rasayana and so is Ghee. They’ve been counted by Acharya Charaka as Nitya Rasayanas i.e. Rasayanas which can be utilized each day.
The recipe thus bestows RASAYANA plus VAJIKARANA / VRUSHYA affect.
