Common Causes of Erectile dysfunction
- Chronic stress or performance anxiety weakening ojas
- Overuse of stimulants or excessive sexual activity
- Poor digestion and low rasa dhātu nourishment
- Sedentary lifestyle and irregular routines
- Suppressed emotions or unresolved mental fatigue
Symptoms of Erectile dysfunction
- Inability to get or sustain an erection
- Low libido or early loss of arousal
- Mental distress or self-doubt around intimacy
- Fatigue or weakness after sexual effort
- Lack of morning or spontaneous erections
Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Erectile dysfunction
- Strengthening nerves and śukra dhātu with aśvagandhā, kapikacchu, and śilājatu
- Balancing vāta through warm oil massage and routine
- Nourishing ojas with ghee, milk decoctions, and rasāyana herbs
- Cleansing blockages with basti (medicated enema) therapies
- Calming the mind with prāṇāyāma, meditation, and sattvic lifestyle