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 known as Vrushya Pippali Yoga.

Vrushya – that which provides 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 in addition by wholesome people to take care of erection and to have a contented 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 रात्रिमस्तब्धं लिङ्गं पश्यति ना क्षरात्॥(इति वृष्य पिप्पलीयोगः)

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Components

        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 – recent 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 must also see that there are different components on this formulation and never simply honey and ghee.

Technique of preparation and consumption

First, paste of the 30 Pippali ought to be made.

This paste ought to be fried in oil and ghee taken in 48 grams.

As soon as the warmth comes down, the fried Pippali paste ought to be added with sugar and honey and combined completely.

To the vessel comprising this combination, a stream of milk drawn immediately from the udder / nipple of the cow ought to be added (milk is extracted into the vessel). Now, all of the components are correctly combined.

This recipe known as as Vrushya Pippali Yoga and is able to devour.

Dosage

Yatha Balam – it’s suggested that it shall be taken in accordance with one’s power and capability.

Right here, we have to see that 30 Pippali appears to be a better dose. It’s an identical quantity 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 average 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 ought to 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’d most likely not be so.

Pippali is among the herbs whose extreme consumption has been contraindicated within the texts. So, it ought to be cautiously used. So, preserving the power of the individuals of present time, we will assume that this dose of Pippali shall be consumed as soon as per 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 necessary to maintain the extraordinary properties of Pippali in examine, a type of counter-food.

Can wholesome folks take this recipe?

With age, the sexual competence and efficiency and virility of the individual 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 many years 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’ kind of drugs i.e. preventive medication. So, this Yoga can be utilized by wholesome individuals and as preventive medication for sexual issues.

Another restrictions?

Sure. Rasayana and Vajikarana Yogas are stated to work finest when taken after Shodhana. Subsequently, it’s higher to endure 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 by the evening and it doesn’t turn out to be weak and laxed even after ejaculation of semen’.

Primarily based 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 common 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 finest 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, it’s also a meals and medication combo.

The recipe additionally enhances the ‘efficiency time’ in sexual act and therefore bestows bliss and sustained orgasm.

It can 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 highest 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 could be a helpful recipe for impotence and erectile dysfunction attributable to 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 impression.