Infertility is a common problem for many couples in our current society. All thanks to their modern and unhealthy way of living and insubstantial eating habits. Infertility can be a heart-breaking issue to deal with, which not only affects couple physically but also takes a toll on their emotional as well as social levels. Apart from Mainstream Medicine, many couples these days opt for alternative and safe treatment options with minimal side-effects, one of which is Ayurvedic Treatment For Infertility.

Ayurvedic Treatments are considered to be very safe and provide time-tested medical wisdom and also does offer treatment for Infertility!

Causes of infertility According to Ayurveda:

Infertility is often spoken about behind the closed doors. Even in today’s society, there is still a lot of social stigmas attached to this fairly common medical issue. Infertility is a medical condition which needs a medical intervention.

According to Ayurveda, Infertility issue arises when a person’s “Shukra Dhatu” or the reproductive tissue remains deprived of required nutrition and proteins.

This can be caused due to the presence of toxins inside the body or due to unbalanced and unhealthy diet. Few other causes of infertility according to Ayurveda are:

• • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Insomniaedit

• Eating extra spicy and salty food
• Body weight (Both Overweight and Underweight)

Ayurvedic treatment for infertility:

Ayurveda takes a comprehensive, exhaustive and overall view of the person’s health.

Ayurveda teaches us that the interdependence between mind, body and spirit plays a major role in achieving optimal fertility health goal.

Originating in the Indian Subcontinent, Ayurveda is used as a preventive medicine since ages. Ayurvedic treatment for infertility dates back to the Vedic period when modern medicines were just mere fantasy.

The prime focus of Ayurvedic treatment for infertility is to enhance the quantity and quality of “Shukra Dhatu” by having a proper diet that provides nutrition to the body.

Here are some of the tested and used treatment for infertility in Ayurveda:

• Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera)

Ashwagandha is known for boosting fertility health, balancing stress and Normalizing Immune system.

It is widely used as a natural and convenient Ayurvedic treatment for infertility due to its optimal benefits.

Couples having difficulty in conceiving choosing Ashwagandha can help with hormonal balance and provide overall endocrine. Ashwagandha can be used by both men as well as women.

Warning and Precautions:

Ashwagandha is considered to be safe with minimal side- effect as it goes along with nature. However, anything that exceeds the intake limit might have a harmful effect on the health of the consumer. Ashwagandha Supplements are available in fine powder form that can be mixed with food and liquids. Other than powdery form Ashwagandha supplements can also be purchased in tablet form. It is always advisable to talk with your doctor before starting with Ashwagandha Supplements.

Dosage:

• Ashwagandha powder should be consumed after the end of the monthly menstrual cycle.
• Add 6 gram of ashwagandha powder in 1 cup of milk.

This should be consumed for only about a week in a month.

• Shatavari (Asparagus racemose)

Shatavari is primarily reproductive tonic and a powerful adaptogen. It is particularly used as a women medicine, which is used for female infertility treatment in Ayurveda.

Shatavari supports the immune system, promotes healthy breast milk productions, promotes and maintains the healthy female reproductive system.

Warning and precautions:

Shatavari can be consumed as a powder, or in a tablet form or in a liquid form. According to Ayurveda, it is preferable to consume it in a powder form as it enhances digestive process and boosts body’s own mechanism system. Tablets are also available for people who do not want their tongue to have the taste of the herb. Shatavari does not have any adverse effects on human body. It is advisable to consult your doctor before starting with any Supplements.

Dosage:

• Shatavari power is usually consumed by mixing (About ¼ to ½ teaspoon) in a glass of warm milk with honey.
• Tablets can be consumed with warm water.

• Phala ghrita

Brihat Phala ghrita is an Ayurvedic Medicine widely used to treat Female Infertility.

This medicine contains ghee as its base. Phala ghrita is a very nutritious tonic which promotes fertility, increases the secretion of semen, cures lower back pain.

Phala Ghrita intake in women provides strength to the uterus and helps cure infertility. In men, consumption of phala ghrita helps to overcome sperm disorder.

 Warning and precautions:

Phala Ghrita should not be consumed by people having certain conditions.

1. Digestive Weakness
2. Weakness of liver
3. Chronic Fever
4. Obesity, Heart Disease

“PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM ABOVE CONDITIONS SHOULD USE THIS WITH UTMOST PRECAUTION.”

Dosage:

• 1-2 Teaspoon with warm water, preferably before bed.
• Should be consumed once or twice a day or as prescribed by the doctor.

• Banyan tree bark (Bargad)

Banyan tree bark is used as a convenient Ayurvedic treatment for infertility. The whole tree from roots to branches till leaves, everything is used in various ayurvedic medicines.

According to Ayurveda Banyan tree bark helps in boosting fertility and curing sexual frailty. Leaf-Buds of banyan tree is prescribed for promoting conception according to Ayurveda.

This Ayurvedic treatment for infertility can be used by both Males as well as Females. Apart from curing infertility, it is also used to treat diarrhea, premature ejaculation, nausea, vomiting etc.

Warning and precaution:

• There are no known side effects of Banyan Tree Bark.
• It is good to avoid Banyan Tree Bark during Constipation.

Dosage:

• Take banyan tree root, let it dry in shade. Grind it to make a fine powder. Consume a ½ teaspoon of this powder with milk for 3 consecutive nights.

• Eggplant

Eggplant is one of the most easily found and most convenient remedies for Treatment of Infertility in Men as well as in Women. It can also be consumed with buttermilk.

Cook the eggplant in clarified butter and consume it on the daily basis with buttermilk regularly for 2 months. This home remedy will help to boost Male and Female fertility.

Diet to maintain:

According to Ayurveda, food plays an important role in strengthening the “Shukra Dhatu”. The person dealing with infertility has to maintain a strict, organic and nutritious diet that is easy to digest.

Apart from Avoiding Spicy and Salty food, Ayurveda favorably speaks  of including following food items in the patient’s diet:

• Fresh and light cooked Vegetables
• Dairy Products
• Whole Grains
• Dry Fruits
• Almonds
• Fresh Fruits

All these foods contribute to boosting and providing nutrition to the Shukra Dhatu, which in turn will be helpful in curing Infertility.

Also read: Probiotics and Weight Loss

Note: The material is not intended to constitute medical advice, probable diagnosis, or recommended treatments. Do not substitute this information against any recommendation of a professional medical practitioner.

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