Physiological study of shukra dhatu with respect to infertility in female

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In Ayurveda, Shukradhatu is considered as Saar (essence ) of all seven Dhatu and it is meant principally for reproduction. The words ‘Shukra’ is derived from root ‘Shuch’ with suffix ‘Rak’whichmeans pure or excellent. Shukravaha Strotas is main location of Shukradhatu . In male Principle organ of this Dhatu is penis and testis. Shukra sthana in female explains anatomical structure andphysiology of the uterus and associated organs . Shukradharakala is important structure in context to location of Shukradhatu spread all over body. Shukradhatu can be best term to be described as the factor that nourishes both the male and female reproductive tissues and its secretions. Its main function is Garbhotpadana –reproduction. In women the status of Shukradhatu is responsible for regulation of menstrual cycle and formation of ovum. Any deviation in Shukradhatu leads to pathogenesis. Vitiation of Shukradhatu shows Shukradhatu dusti in the form of Vriddhi and Kshaya . This vitiation may leads to infertility. So it is an important entity in context to reproduction. Structural defect in uterus, abnormality in Aartav,( irregular menses, PCOD, unovulation, etc) are some of the causes of infertility in female Keywords: Reproduction , Shukradhatu, Shukravaha Strotas INTRODUCTION Shukra means bright, pure, and radiant. Shukradhatu is produced by Posaka (unstable) Majjadhatu flows through the Shukravaha srota into the Shukradharakala and is digested by the Shukragni 1. In Ayurveda, the term hasoften been used to refer both the male semenand the female egg, as they contain the essence of all other dhatus (tissues) of the body 2 Shukra is the seventh and final dhatu in the dhatus formation cycle 3. A person who passeshealthy Shukra has a brightness of confidence, with eyes and skin that seem to radiate light. A INTERNATIONAL AYURVEDIC MEDICAL JOURNAL International Ayurvedic Medical Journal, ( ISSN: 2320 5091) (October, 2017) 5(10) PHYSIOLOGICAL STUDY OF SHUKRA DHATU WITH RESPECT TO INFERTILITY IN FEMALE Urmila R.S. Maurya 1 , Maneesha U. Kothekar 2 1 MD Scholar, 2 Professor and Guide,Dept. of Kriya Sharir, Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India Email: urmila 8811 maurya@gmail.com ABSTRACT In Ayurveda, Shukradhatu is considered as Saar (essence ) of all seven Dhatu and it is meant principally for reproduction. The words ‘Shukra’ is derived from root ‘Shuch’ with suffix ‘Rak’whichmeans pure or excellent. Shukravaha Strotas is main location of Shukradhatu . In male Principle organ of this Dhatu is penis and testis. Shukra sthana in female explains anatomical structure andphysiology of the uterus and associated organs . Shukradharakala is important structure in context to location of Shukradhatu spread all over body. Shukradhatu can be best term to be described as the factor that nourishes both the male and female reproductive tissues and its secretions. Its main function is Garbhotpadana –reproduction. In women the status of Shukradhatu is responsible for regulation of menstrual cycle and formation of ovum. Any deviation in Shukradhatu leads to pathogenesis. Vitiation of Shukradhatu shows Shukradhatu dusti in the form of Vriddhi and Kshaya . This vitiation may leads to infertility. So it is an important entity in context to reproduction. Structural defect in uterus, abnormality in Aartav,( irregular menses, PCOD, unovulation, etc) are some of the causes of infertility in female Keywords: Reproduction , Shukradhatu, Shukravaha Strotas INTRODUCTION Shukra means bright, pure, and radiant. Shukradhatu is produced by Posaka (unstable) Majjadhatu flows through the Shukravaha srota into the Shukradharakala and is digested by the Shukragni 1. In Ayurveda, the term hasoften been used to refer both the male semenand the female egg, as they contain the essence of all other dhatus (tissues) of the body 2 Shukra is the seventh and final dhatu in the dhatus formation cycle 3. A person who passeshealthy Shukra has a brightness of confidence, with eyes and skin that seem to radiate light. A INTERNATIONAL AYURVEDIC MEDICAL JOURNAL International Ayurvedic Medical Journal, ( ISSN: 2320 5091) (October, 2017) 5(10) PHYSIOLOGICAL STUDY OF SHUKRA DHATU WITH RESPECT TO INFERTILITY IN FEMALE Urmila R.S. Maurya 1 , Maneesha U. Kothekar 2 1 MD Scholar, 2 Professor and Guide,Dept. of Kriya Sharir, Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India Email: urmila 8811 maurya@gmail.com ABSTRACT In Ayurveda, Shukradhatu is considered as Saar (essence ) of all seven Dhatu and it is meant principally for reproduction. The words ‘Shukra’ is derived from root ‘Shuch’ with suffix ‘Rak’whichmeans pure or excellent. Shukravaha Strotas is main location of Shukradhatu . In male Principle organ of this Dhatu is penis and testis. Shukra sthana in female explains anatomical structure andphysiology of the uterus and associated organs . Shukradharakala is important structure in context to location of Shukradhatu spread all over body. Shukradhatu can be best term to be described as the factor that nourishes both the male and female reproductive tissues and its secretions. Its main function is Garbhotpadana –reproduction. In women the status of Shukradhatu is responsible for regulation of menstrual cycle and formation of ovum. Any deviation in Shukradhatu leads to pathogenesis. Vitiation of Shukradhatu shows Shukradhatu dusti in the form of Vriddhi and Kshaya . This vitiation may leads to infertility. So it is an important entity in context to reproduction. Structural defect in uterus, abnormality in Aartav,( irregular menses, PCOD, unovulation, etc) are some of the causes of infertility in female Keywords: Reproduction , Shukradhatu, Shukravaha Strotas INTRODUCTION Shukra means bright, pure, and radiant