Role of Yapana Basti Along with Gokshuradi Vati in Ksheen Shukra w.s.r. Oligozoospermia

Abstract

Introduction: Shukra is considered as the supreme Dhatu, responsible for normal  sexual functioning, both procreation as well as sexual potency to cohabit. Acharya has explained the importance of the ultimate DhatuShukra as above, which is must  for life and decrease in its quality or quantity may result into many ailments or even  death. Ksheena Shukra is an acquired abnormality of Shukra Dhatu. Qualitative as  well as quantitative reduction in Shukra Dhatu occurs in it. Sushruta and  Vagabhata have mentioned Ksheena Shukra among the Ashtavidha Shukradushti  caused by the vitiation of Vata and Pitta Dosha. Ksheena Shukra may be correlated  with Oligozoospermia. Oligozoospermia (decrease and abnormality in sperm  count) leads to male infertility. These cases are increasing now a days due to  sedentary lifestyle including bad food habits. Material and Method: According to Maharishi Charaka, in management of  Ksheena Shukra, Yapana Basti is mentioned. Yapana Basti is said to be  Shukravardhaka and works as both Niruha and Anuvasana. Also, it can be given  in all seasons. Seeing all these benefits of Yapana Basti, we have selected Yapana  Basti along with Gokshuradi Vati. Result and Discussion: It is indicated in Basti-Medhrapaka, Prikartika,  Mutrakruchra and in all the disease of Pitta etc. conditions. Considering the direct  reference of Vrushyatama Basti it was selected for the present study.