Physiological study of shukra dhatu- a review

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Individual Purusha is consists of three Dosha , seven Dhatu and three Mala which are the primary basic of living body.Shukra Dhatu is considered as best among all seven Dhatus. Shukra is white, pure , excellent Dhatu which is lacated in entirebody. Sperm along with spermatic fluid and male sex hormones are also one part of Shukradhatu . Shukra is Saumya which is derived from Jala Mahabhuta and counted as a Kapha Vargiya Dravya. It possesses Shadrasa. Quantity of the Shukra Dhatu is Ardha (½) Anjali in human body. Nearly one month is required for metamorphosis of Ahara Rasa into Shukra Dhatu. Main function of Shukra Dhatu is Garbhotpadana (reproduction) Vitiation of Shukradhatu shows Shukradhatudusti (pathology) in the form of Vriddhi (hyper state) Kshaya (waning ). This vitiation may leads to male infertility. So it is an important entity in context to reproduction Keywords: Shukradhatu, Semen, Reproduction INTRODUCTION Shukra is the substance which is responsible for all systemic body activities including metabolic functions and part of which comes out of the body at the time of sexual act and performs specific functions of reproduction. It is the product of four proto elements, Vayu, Agni, Aapa a nd Prithvi with all six Rasa . Shuddha Shukra Lakshanas resembles the physical properties of the seminal fluid. Garbhottpadana i.e., fertilization is a prime function of Shukra . Garbha is formed by fusion of Shukra and Artava 1 . This main function of Shukra is attributed to spermatozoa. While enumerating Shukra Pradoshaja Vikara , it has been stated that, the vitiation of Shukra hampers one’s fertilizing capacity Shukra is Saumya 2 which is derived from Jala Mahabhuta but Charakacharya consider that Shukra contain all the bhutas except Akash . All thefour bhutas ( Vayu, Agni, Prithvi and Am- INTERNATIONAL AYURVEDIC MEDICAL JOURNAL International Ayurvedic Medical Journal, ( ISSN: 2320 5091) (October, 2017) 5(10) PHYSIOLOGICAL STUDY OF SHUKRA DHATU - A REVIEW Sanjay Kumar Shahu 1 , Ajay 2 , Gugulothu Ramesh 3 , HemrajMeena 4 1,2,3 PG Scholar (Ay), 4 M.D. Ph.D. (Ay), Associate Professor;P.G. Department of SharirKriya , National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Email: drsanjayshahu@gmail.com ABSTRACT Individual Purusha is consists of three Dosha , seven Dhatu and three Mala which are the primary basic of living body.Shukra Dhatu is considered as best among all seven Dhatus. Shukra is white, pure , excellent Dhatu which is lacated in entirebody. Sperm along with spermatic fluid and male sex hormones are also one part of Shukradhatu . Shukra is Saumya which is derived from Jala Mahabhuta and counted as a Kapha Vargiya Dravya. It possesses Shadrasa. Quantity of the Shukra Dhatu is Ardha (½) Anjali in human body. Nearly one month is required for metamorphosis of Ahara Rasa into Shukra Dhatu. Main function of Shukra Dhatu is Garbhotpadana (reproduction) Vitiation of Shukradhatu shows Shukradhatudusti (pathology) in the form of Vriddhi (hyper state) Kshaya (waning ). This vitiation may leads to male infertility. So it is an important entity in context to reproduction Keywords: Shukradhatu, Semen, Reproduction INTRODUCTION Shukra is the substance which is responsible for all systemic body activities including metabolic functions and part of which comes out of the body at the time of sexual act and performs specific functions of reproduction. It is the product of four proto elements, Vayu, Agni, Aapa a nd Prithvi with all six Rasa . Shuddha Shukra Lakshanas resembles the physical properties of the seminal fluid. Garbhottpadana i.e., fertilization is a prime function of Shukra . Garbha is formed by fusion of Shukra and Artava 1 . This main function of Shukra is attributed to spermatozoa. While enumerating Shukra Pradoshaja Vikara , it has been stated that, the vitiation of Shukra hampers one’s fertilizing capacity Shukra is Saumya 2 which is derived from Jala Mahabhuta but Charakacharya consider that Shukra contain all the bhutas except Akash . All thefour bhutas ( Vayu, Agni, Prithvi and Am- INTERNATIONAL AYURVEDIC MEDICAL JOURNAL International Ayurvedic Medical Journal, ( ISSN: 2320 5091) (October, 2017) 5(10) PHYSIOLOGICAL STUDY OF SHUKRA DHATU - A REVIEW Sanjay Kumar Shahu 1 , Ajay 2 , Gugulothu Ramesh 3 , HemrajMeena 4 1,2,3 PG Scholar (Ay), 4 M.D. Ph.D. (Ay), Associate Professor;P.G. Department of SharirKriya , National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Email: drsanjayshahu@gmail.com ABSTRACT Individual Purusha is consists of three Dosha , seven Dhatu and three Mala which are the primary basic of living body.Shukra Dhatu is considered as best among all seven Dhatus. Shukra is white, pure , excellent Dhatu which is lacated in entirebody. Sperm along with spermatic fluid and male sex hormones are also one part of Shukradhatu . Shukra is Saumya which is derived from Jala Mahabhuta and counted as a Kapha Vargiya Dravya. It possesses Shadrasa. Quantity of the Shukra Dhatu is Ardha (½) Anjali in human body. Nearly one month is required for metamorphosis of Ahara Rasa into Shukra Dhatu. Main function of Shukra Dhatu is Garbhotpadana (reproduction) Vitiation of Shukradhatu shows Shukradhatudusti (pathology) in the form of Vriddhi (hyper state) Kshaya (waning ). This vitiation may leads to male infertility. So it is an important entity in context to reproduction Keywords: Shukradhatu, Semen, Reproduction INTRODUCTION Shukra is the substance which is responsible for all systemic body activities including metabolic functions and part of which comes out of the body at the time of sexual act and performs specific functions of reproduction