Benefits of Mixing Dry Ginger, Shatavari, Nirgundi, and Motipishti for ED - #35952

As per my understanding your mentioned mixture not useful for ED. It may be useful in G I tract disorders.

This combination is generally more rejuvenative than stimulating, meaning it supports overall sexual health, stamina, and vitality rather than being a strong immediate aphrodisiac.

It may be effective in mild to moderate ED, especially if caused by: Stress, fatigue, or Vata imbalance. Not as effective for ED caused by severe vascular blockage or diabetes-related nerve damage — in such cases, modern medical evaluation is necessary.

Hello Rajiv ji,

The combination of Dry Ginger (Shunthi), Shatavari, Nirgundi, and Motipishti you mentioned includes herbs with distinct Ayurvedic actions. However, while each has valuable therapeutic properties, this particular mix is not a classical formulation for Erectile Dysfunction (ED).

✅DRY GINGER

- Improves Agni (digestive fire), enhances metabolism, improves blood circulation, and removes Aam (toxins).

Role in ED= Helps indirectly by improving digestion and energy metabolism, but excessive use may aggravate Pitta and cause dryness, which can sometimes reduce Shukra Dhatu (semen tissue) quality.

✅SHATAVARI

A potent Rasayana (rejuvenative), nourishes Shukra Dhatu, supports hormonal balance, and improves stamina and fertility.

Role in ED: Helps in improving libido, vitality, and seminal strength

✅NIRGUNDI

Primarily anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and muscle relaxant.

Role in ED: Indirect — helps relieve stiffness, mild pain, and muscle fatigue. Overuse can cause dryness (Rukshata) which is not beneficial in Shukra Kshaya (ED due to semen depletion).

✅MOTIPISHTI (Pearl Calcium)

It Calms Pitta, reduces stress, anxiety, and strengthens nerves and mind (Manas dosha shamaka).

Role in ED: Very useful in ED associated with mental stress, anxiety, and performance fear

✅OVERALL EFFECT

❌This mixture is not a classical or balanced formulation for Erectile Dysfunction.

✔️It may give mild rejuvenation and calming effect, especially in anxiety-related ED due to the presence of Shatavari and Motipishti.

However, the hot potency of Ginger and Nirgundi combined with the cooling action of Shatavari and Motipishti may not harmonize well in all individuals it might cause Agni imbalance or digestive discomfort if used improperly.

✅ Better Ayurvedic Alternatives for ED

For safe and effective results, classical formulations are preferred:

1 Ashwagandhadi Lehyam 1 tsp morning empty stomach – enhances strength, stamina, and fertility.

2 Aswajith 2-0-2 after food – improves erectile strength and seminal quality.

3 Kapikacchu Churna 1 tsp with warm milk at bed time – boosts libido and balances Vata.

✅DIET AND LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION

Include milk, ghee, dates, almonds, and jaggery in diet. Avoid excessive fasting, spicy foods, stress, and late nights. Practice Abhyanga (self-oil massage) and Yoga to strengthen pelvic region.

Your mentioned combination has some general benefits for rejuvenation and hormonal balance, but it’s not an ideal or complete Ayurvedic remedy for ED. It’s better to use classical formulations for Erectile dysfunction

Wishing you a good health😊

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

No this combination won’t help you in ED. You can have the below medications which will help you in your condition. 1 Zandu Vigorex , 1-0-1 2 Chandraprabha Vati 2-0-2

Do Kegel exercises daily for 15-20 minutes Avoid Alcohol and smoking

Below is the mentioned link from where you can but the medicines.

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Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

The above combination is not for ED

Your formula is mildly supportive for stamina nerve strength and stress related weakness but not a full ED treatment

Combining dry ginger, shatavari, nirgundi, and motipishti could indeed offer potential benefits in supporting erectile dysfunction (ED), due to their various properties. However, it’s key to understand how each component works within Ayurvedic principles.

Dry ginger is known for its ability to ignite agni, or digestive fire, enhancing overall metabolism and circulation. Improved circulation could positively influence ED as it plays a crucial role in sexual health. Shatavari is revered in Ayurveda for its rejuvenating effect on the reproductive system. It aids in balancing pitta dosha and helps nourish dhatus (tissues), potentially supporting libido and overall sexual well-being.

Nirgundi, often used topically for its analgesic properties, also has benefits when ingested; it has anti-inflammatory qualities that might aid bodily functions related to sexual health. Motipishti, prepared from pearl calcination, is considered a calming agent that can stabilize vata and pitta doshas, often a factor in stress-related ED.

To prepare this mix, you might consider using equal parts of dry ginger and shatavari powders, a slightly lesser amount of nirgundi powder, and a very small pinch of motipishti to balance the blend. However, it is crucial to remember there can be variations in how individuals respond based on their unique prakriti (constitution). Proper dosage and preparation under guidance are essential to avert any adverse effects.

For efficacy, incorporating such a blend into one’s routine could be beneficial along with a balanced lifestyle, focusing on satmya (compatibility) and vihara (healthy lifestyle practices) to support sexual health holistically. Engaging in stress-reducing practices like meditation and ensuring sound sleep can also amplify the benefits.

Before undertaking any new herbal regimen, it’s advisable to consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner — especially for personalized advice pertaining to dosha imbalances and specific health concerns, ensuring treatments are tailored correctly and safely.

HELLO RAJIV,

There is no strong clinical evidence that this combination reliably treats ED -Some ingredients like ginger may slightly help circulation, and shatavri may support vitality but significant improvement in erectile function is unlikely

OUR ARE FACING - WEAK ERECTION- INCOMPLETE ERECTION OR DIFFICULTY SUSTAINING IT.

PROBABLE CAUSES- -PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS=PERFORMANCE ANXIETY,DEPRESSION,LOW SELF IMAGE -POOR BLOOD FLOW= LACK OF NITRIC OXIDE TO PENILE TISSUE -NERVE WEAKNESS= DELAYED STIMULATION AND REDUCED SENSATION -HORMONAL IMBALANCE= LOW TESTOSTERONE OR HIGH PROLACTINE

#AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING YOUR SYMPTOMS ARE CLASSIC OF SHUKRA KSHAYA+ VATA DUSHTI, SPECIFICALLY:- -KLAIBYA=ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION-FROM LOW VITALITY -SHUKRA VEGA= INABILITY TO HOLF EJACULATION-FROM WEAK SEMEN -OJAKSHAYA= LOW ENERGY,FATIGUE,MENTAL STRESS

TREATMENT GOAL 1)IMPROVE ERECTION STRENGTH AND DURATION 2)INCREASE LIBIDO AND CONFIDENCE 3)CONTROL PREMATURE EJACULATION 4)NOURISH SHUKRA DHATU-SEMEN AND VITALITY 5)REDUCE MENTAL STRESS/ANXIETY

#START TAKING THIS MEDICINES FOR 3MONTHS CONTINUES

*MORNING(EMPTY STOMACH) 1)SHILAJIT GOLD CAP- 1 CAP WITH WARM MILK=IT BOOSTS STAMINA, TESTOSTERONE, AND LIBIDO

2)ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA- 1 TSP WITH WARM MILK HALF A GLASS= ADAPTOGEN:REDUCES STRESS AND IMPROVES SEMEN QUALITY

#AFTER MEALS(TWICE DAILY AFTER LUNCH AND DINNER)

3)VRIHAT VATCHINTAMANI RAS(PLAIN)- 1 TAB WITH HONEY= STRENGTHENS NERVES AND IMPROVES ERECTION CONTROL

4)SWARNA MAKSHIKA BHASMA- 125 MG WITH KAUNCH BEEJ CHURNA-1TSP MIX WITH WARM MILK= IMPROVES SPERM RETENTION AND STIMULATES MOOD

#AT BEDTIME

5)YOHIMBINE OR ATMAGUPTA CHURNA- 1 TSP WITH MILK AT BEDTIME= NATURAL APHRODISIAC ,INCREASES DOPAMINE FOR AROUSAL

#EXTERNAL THERAPY

1)WARM OIL MASSAGE-FOCUSED PELVIC MASSAGE- WITH SHATAVARI TAILA OR ASHWAGANDHABALA TAILA AREA- LOWER BACK,ABDOMEN,INNER THIGHS, AND GROIN AREA TIME- DAILY OR 3-4TIMES/WEEK DURATION- 15-20 MIN -ALWAYS WARM THE OIL BEFORE USE -USE GENTLE CIRCULAR STROKES OVER LOWER ABDOMEN AND GROIN -FINISH WITH A WARM TOWEL WIPE OR LUKEWARM SHOWER

2)LOCALISED HERBAL STEAM THERAPY -APPLIED AFTER OIL MASSAGE -HELPS IN VASODILATION-OPENS BLOOD VESSELS AND ENHANCES ERECTION -VERY USEFUL. IN NERVE RELATED ED OR WEAK SENSITIVITY -TAKE A BIG VESEEL OF HOT WATER WITH HERBS LIKE DASHMOOL,TRIPHALA,VACHA -COVER THE LOWER BODY WITH A CLOTH, LET THE HERBAL STEAM PASS ON THIGHS, LOWER ABDOMEN,BUTTOCKS DURATION= 10-12 MIN

3)SHUKRA TAILA- TAKE 2-3 DROPS AND APPLY OVER THE SHAFT OF PENIS(NO GLANS), GENTLY MASSAGE FOR 5 MIN BEFORE BED

4)SESAME OIL WITH CAMPHOR- WARM MIX 2 DROPS OF CAMPHOR OIL, APPLY ONLY ON SHAFT,MASSAGE LIGTLY=DAILY

NOTE- USE HIGH QUALITY CERTIFIED AYURVEDIC BRANDS LIKE DOOTPAPESHWAR, BAIDYANATH, UNJHA OR DIVYA PHARMACY PRODUCTS ONLY

#SEMEN-NOURISHING DIET-VERY IMPORTANT EAT THESE DAILY - COW’S GHEE , MILK WITH DRY DATES OR CARDAMOM -WHITE ONION JUICE OR GARLIC MILK AT NIGHT -BLACK SESAME SEEDS, PUMPKIN SEEDS, SOAKED ALMONDS -BOILED EGG , BANANA, AVOCADO, FIGS, DATES -HERBAL TEA OF SAFED MUSLI+GOKSHURA+ASHWAGANDHA

#STRICTLY AVOID -FRIED, SOUR, OVER SPICY FOOD -EXCESS TEA, COFFEE, COLD DRINKS -SMOKING, ALCOHOL,PORN USE,FREQUENT MASTURBATION -LATE NIGHT FOOD OR MOBILE PHONE USE AT NIGHT

NOW COMES THE MOST IMPORTANT PART TO FOLLOW

1)KEGEL EXERCISES(MOOLA BANDHA IN YOGA) PURPOSE- STRENGTHEN PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLES THAT SUPPORT ERECTION AND SEMEN CONTROL

HOW TO DO- -SIT/LIE DOWN AND TIGTHEN THE MUSCLES YOU USE TO STOP URINE MID STREAM -HOLD FOR 5-10 SECONDS, THEN RELEASE -REPEAT 15-20 TIMES, 3 SETS DAILY-MORNING,AFTERNOON,NIGHT

ADVANCED- TRY KEGEL CONTRACTIONS SURING AROUSAL , FOREPLAY, OR URINATION CONTROL TO STRENGTHEN EJACULATION DELAY

2)PELVIC THRUST EXERCISE(BRIDGE POSE) -LIE ON BACK, BEND KNEES, FEET FLAT -RAISE HIPS UPWARDS WHILE SQUEEZING BUTTOCKS AND HOLDING CORE -HOLD FOR 10 SECONDS AND RELEASE -DO 15 REPS*3 SETS

3)YOGA ASANA FOR SEXUAL STRENGTH -BHUJANGASANA=BOOSTS PELVIC CIRCULATION -PASCHIMITTANASANA= INCREASES SEMEN QUALITY -VAJRASANA AFTER MEALS= IMPROVES DIGESTION AND SHUKRA DHATU -ASHWINI MUDRA(ANAL LOCK)=CONTROLS PREMATURE EJACULATION

#PRANAYAM-DO 10-15 MIN DAILY -ANULOM VILOM- NERVE BALANCING -BHRAMARI- CALMS MIND, REDUCES OVER EXCITEMENT -UDGEETH- CONFIDENCE+OJAS BOOSTING

#EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL BALANCE WHAT YOU MAY BE FACING- -FEAR OF DISAPPOINTING PARTNER -GUILT OVER PAST FAILED EXPERIENCES -OVERDEPENDENCE ON PORN/ARTIFICIAL TRIGGERS -TIREDNESS FROM LACK OF SLEEP/DIET

WHAT TO DO -ACCEPT IT- SEXUAL WEAKNESS IS REVERSIBLE , DONT PANIC -TALK- EMOTIONAL INTIMACY>PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE -ENJOY SLOW FOREPLAY-DON’T RUSH -PRACTICE BRAHMACHARYA-BASED DETOX- 10-15 DAYS ABSTINENCE(NO SEXUAL ACT, NO MASTURBATION,NO AROUSAL), THEN SLOW RETURN -SLEEP MINIMUM 7 HORS DAILY AT NIGHT -AVOID PORN, OVER MASTURBATION STRICTLY

FINAL ADVICE -START THIS PROTOCOL FOR 8-12 WEEKS AND SEE VISIBLE IMPROVEMENT IN 1 WEEK -AVOID PERFORMANCE STRESS -STAY NATURAL,GROUNDED, AND COMMITTED TO HEALING.

DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY

THANK YOU

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

Mixing dry ginger, shatavari, nirgundi, and motipishti can offer several benefits from a Siddha-Ayurvedic perspective, but the efficacy for erectile dysfunction (ED) specifically can vary based on an individual’s dosha imbalance and underlying health factors. Each of these herbs plays a distinct role in supporting overall health and can address factors that might contribute to ED.

Dry ginger is known for its ability to enhance agni, or digestive fire, and improve circulation. Ginger aids in promoting warmth and stimulating blood flow, both essential in addressing issues related to vata and kapha imbalances, which can sometimes contribute to ED by causing stagnation or poor circulation.

Shatavari is traditionally used for its nourishing effects, particularly on the reproductive tissues (shukra dhatu). It supports libido and vitality, often tying into how energy is managed and restored in the body, again focusing on balancing vata and pitta elements which might be disturbed.

Nirgundi, although more known for its anti-inflammatory properties, supports the nervous system, which can be beneficial for reducing stress and improving overall mood—a factor which sometimes exacerbates ED when it is related to psychological stress.

Motipishti, a natural calcium compound, cooling in nature, is often used to calm the mind and balance pitta. Its role here might be more indirect, helping to address any heat-related imbalances and maintaining emotional balance.

For practical use, one should carefully consider the dosage and combination relative to individual constitution. It is wise to consult a practitioner to tailor these to your prakriti and imbalance. If ED is primarily related to psychological or severe systemic issues, it’s crucial to consult a healthcare professional for a comprehensive approach including counseling or medical therapy. Balancing lifestyle with mindful yoga or meditation practices and a balanced diet can synergize with these herbs. Remember that chronic or severe symptoms should always prompt guidance from a qualified professional to address any serious underlying health concerns directly.