To evaluate the efficacy of Ashwattha Churna with and without Virechana Karma in Ksheena Shukra (oligo-zoospermia) - A Comparative Study

Abstract

In present scenario cases of infertility arise abundantly which is a serious problem among the present generation as it affects the person mentally hence can deteriorate life. There are various etiological factors related to male infertility. In Ayurveda the quality of Shukra is mentioned by various Acharya to produce a healthy progeny. But Shukra Dushti can lead to differently abled or no progeny. There are various types of Shukra Dushti mentioned by Acharya Sushrut, Ksheena -Shukra is one of them. Aim: To compare the efficacy of Virechana Karma followed by Ashwattha Churna and Ashwattha Churna alone in Ksheena Shukra (oligozoospermia). Objective: To assess the efficacy of Virechana Karma followed by Ashwattha Churna in Ksheena Shukra and to assess the efficacy of Ashwattha Churna alone in Ksheena Shukra and to detect increase in sperm count. Methods: It is open label, randomized, interventional and comparative study. Group A - In this group Virechana Karma followed by Ashwattha Churna was given. Group B - In this group Ashwattha Churna was given. Result: Group A (Virechana Karma followed by Ashwattha Churna) there was an increase of 55% in sperm count, increase of 11.6% in sperm motility, relief in Maithuna Ashakti is 50%, relief in Medra Vrishna Vedana is 32%, and relief in Chiraat Prashek is 32%. Conclusion: Both group shows statistically significant results in parameters i.e., Maithuna Ashakti, Medra Vrishna Vedana, Chiraat Prashek, sperm count, motility.