Sexual Impotency:

Sex is a basic instinct like hunger. Sexual activity, however, demands complete concentration and relaxation. It cannot be performed in haste and tension. People who are usually tense and over occupied are unable to follow these norms. Many Persons, therefore, suffer from sexual dysfunctions. The most common male sexual dysfunction is impotence.

Symptoms:

Impotence takes three forms. 

• There is primary impotence when the man’s erectile dysfunction is there from the very beginning of sexual activity and he simply cannot have any erection.

• Secondary impotence is the commonest and this implies that the man can normally attain an erection but fail on one or more occasions in between normal activity.

• The third form is associated with advancing age.

Root causes:

Sexual impotence may result from phychological illness such as depression which lowers both sexual drive and erectile function, tiredness, alcohol abuse, the therapeutic use of oestrogens, paralysis of parasympathetic nerves by drugs or permanent damage to them, and diabetes. Other causes of impotence include a devitalized condition of the system in general. The main problem of secondary impotence is the apprehension created by an earlier failure, which generates a good deal of anxiety for the next time.

Herbs used:

Garlic:



Garlic is one of the most remarkable home remedies found beneficial in the treatment of sexual impotence.it is a natural and harmless aphrodisiac .According to an eminent sexologist of USA , garlis has a pronounced aphrodisiac effect. It is a tonic for loss of sexual power due to any cause.

Onion:



Onion is another important aphrodisiac food, second only to garlic. It increases libido and strengthens the reproductory organs .the white variety of onion is however, more useful for this purpose.

Asparagus:



The dried root s of asparagus are used in ayurveda as an aphrodisiac. They are available in the market as safed musli. Fifteen grams of roots boiled in one cup of milk should be taken twice daily. The regular use of this remedy is valuable in impotency and premature ejaculation.

Drumstick:



A soup made with about 15gmsof drumstick flowers boiled in 250ml milk is very useful as a sexual tonic in the treatment of sexual debility. It is also useful in the functional sterility in both males and females. The powder of the dry bark is also valuable in impotency, premature ejaculation, and thinness of semen. About 120 gms of powder of the dry bark should be boiled in half a liter of water of about half an hour. Thirty grams of powder, mixed with tablespoon of honey, should be taken three times daily for the month.

Ginger:



The juice extracted from ginger is a valuable aphrodisiac and beneficial in the treatment of sexual weakness. For better results, half a teaspoon of ginger juice should be taken with a half boiled egg and honey, once daily at night for a month. It is said to relieve impotency, premature ejaculation, and spermatorrhoea.

Raisins:



Black raisins are useful for restoration of sexual vigour. They  should be boiled with milk  after being washed thoroughly in water. This will make them swollen and sweet. Eating of these raisins should be followed by 200ml of milk three times daily, the quantity of raisins, should be gradually increased to 50 gm each time.

Diet: 

Diet is an important factors, to begin with the patient should adopt an exclusive fresh fruit diet. Take fresh fruits and fresh  fruit juice twice daily. Concentrate on food like nut, cereals , vegetables, fruits, milk, honey etc. Avoid smoking, alcohol, tea, coffee all processed canned refined and denatured foods especially white sugar and white flour and products made from them.

Life style: 

A vigorous massage all over the body is highly beneficial in the treatment of impotency as it helps to revive muscular vigour which is essential for nervous energy. The nerves of the genital organs are controlled by the belvic region. Hence acold hip bath for ten minutes in the morning or evening is very effective.

Ayurvedic supplements:

Vita-Ex (Gold)
Musli Pak
Chandraprabha Bati

Yoga to cure Sexual Impotency: 

The Bow (Dhanur Asana)
The Shoulder Stand (Sarvang Asana)
The Plough (Hala Asana)