@article{Anusree Dileep_Sreelekshmi.S_Vandana Rani M_Delvin.T.Robin_Meera.S_2021, title={Utility of Vajikarana in General Health- A Review}, volume={9}, url={https://ijapr.in/index.php/ijapr/article/view/1978}, DOI={10.47070/ijapr.v9i8.1978}, abstractNote={<p><strong>Objective</strong><em>: Vajikarana</em> or <em>Vrishya chikitsa</em> is the branch of <em>Ayurveda</em> dealing with reproductive health and virility. Though this branch makes use of drugs under the category of aphrodisiac, the multifaceted effect of those is underexplored. The properties of disease prevention and restoration of health might be the attribute benefited in sexual health too. This paper intends to explore the general health benefits of <em>Vajikarana </em>drugs.</p> <p><strong>Materials and Methods</strong>:&nbsp; Data related to the aphrodisiac drugs are located in classical texts of Ayurveda and online journals with keywords “<em>Vajikarana,</em> <em>Ayurveda</em>, aphrodisiacs, neuro-endocrine immune system, <em>Vrishya chiktsa, Ojas</em> and sex hormones”. The relevant scripts were selected and appropriate data from 8 articles and 18 chapters were extracted for the final manuscript construction.</p> <p><strong>Results</strong>: The drugs like <em>Ashwgandha, Shatavari, Atmagupta, Sweta musali</em> and <em>Masha</em> proved to have a neuro-endocrinological effects, psycho-neuro-immunological effects, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties apart from aphrodisiac effects. It stabilizes <em>Tridosha</em>, <em>Saptadathu</em> and eventually <em>Ojas,</em> and calms mental faculties.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion</strong>: The proper use of the <em>Vajikarana</em> formulations imparts qualities like good physique, potency, strength, and complexion. This benefits of <em>Vajikarana</em> can be incorporated into other health conditions also. The practice of <em>Vajikarana</em> corrects the deformities of reproductive systems and in turn balances other body functions. Advanced research on the health benefits and enhancing sexual potency of women should be carried out on <em>Vajikarana</em> therapy. This will aid prevention of diseases which is a major health standpoint in the current day scenario.</p&gt;}, number={8}, journal={International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research}, author={Anusree Dileep and Sreelekshmi.S and Vandana Rani M and Delvin.T.Robin and Meera.S}, year={2021}, month={Sep.}, pages={57-63} }