Evaluation of Kustha Choorna in the Management of Ksheena Shukra with Special Reference to Oligozoospermia

Abstract

Background Ksheena Shukra is a condition characterized by loss of qualitative and quantitative sperm concentration in fertile men. The Ksheena Shukra comes under the Astha Shukra Dusthi involving Vata Pittaja Dosha. The modern Oligozoospermia is well matched with Ksheena Shukra where the sperm concentration will be lt15 milmL of total sperm ejaculated. About 50 of infertile couples are reported to have the problem of Oligozoospermia or Asthenozoospermia.Aim and Objectives This study is aimed to evaluate Kustha Choorna in the management of Ksheena Shukra with special reference to oligozoospermia. The objectives involve to assess the efficacy of Kustha Choorna Rasayan after the Virechana procedure. To review critically the aetiopathology Roga Rogi Pareeksha and diagnosis of Ksheena Shukra as per Ayurveda and modern literature.Methodology Thirty patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria were initially enrolled in the study. The intervention was administered for a period of 60 days. The pre amp post-test semen analysis was done where subjective and objective criteria were assessed.Results In this clinical study 25 subjects were administered Kustha Choorna 500 mg in a capsule form three times per day with milk before food for 60 days after Samyak Virechana. The results were assessed using subjective and objective parameters with follow-up of 15 days and clinically significant result was observed with respect to both subjective and objective parameters.Conclusion Administration of Kustha Choorna after Virechana showed well appreciated improvement in sperm count semen volume and motility.