Abstract

Ayurveda has described three basic physiological constituents of the human body, viz., Dosha, Dhatu and Mala. In Ayurvedic Science, the one who has balanced Doshas, balanced Agni, properly formed Dhatus, proper elimina- tion of Malas, well-functioning of bodily processes and whose mind, soul, senses are full of bliss is called a healthy person1. So, the formation of Dhatu is also a good indicator of good health there are seven Dhatus ex- plained in Samhitas, those are Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Ashti, Majja and Shukra among all Dhatus, Shukra is considered as the sara of all other Dhatus2. Shukra Dhatu is one of the seven Dhatus in the body and Shukra is white, pure, excellent Dhatu, which is considered as best among all seven Dhatus. According to many Acharyas of Ayurveda, Garbhotpadana (reproduction) is the chief function of Shukra Dhatu, and the important fact is Shukra Dhatu also shows its effect all over the body in the form of Shukradhatusarata because Shukradhatuis located in the entire body. Sperm along with spermatic fluid and male sex hormones are also one part of Shukra Dhatu. Anu Shukra Dhatu (primordial germ cell) is essential for the Shukra Dhatu (Testosterone, Estrogen). Vi- tiation of Shukra dhatu shows Shukra dhatudusti (pathology) in the form of Vriddhi (hyper state) or Kshaya (wan- ing). This vitiation may lead to main infertility and many other physical as well as psychological disorders. All Dhatus have their definite locations in the body; they are present in every cell in subtle form. Every cell possesses the capacity to divide or reproduce itself. Thus, one has to interpret the Garbhotpadana (reproduction) function of Shukra Dhatu. In future, it may be achievable that with the development of the facts; we will discover any content in the cell whichpossesses a definite role in cell division.Sperms along with spermatic fluid and male sex hor- mones are also one Partofshukra, parallel to which females possess Artava. Stri-Shukra excreted during coitus is nothing but the secretions of bartholins, cervical and endometrial glands emergence at theendoforgasm. Keywords:Ayurveda, Stree-Shukra, Shukra Dhatu, Artava, hormones.

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