Dr Yerme

शुक्र धातू – BY DR. SHILPA YERME

PUMSTVAM / PAURUSHAM: DENOTING MASCULINITY

RETAS: THAT WHICH FLOWS (DENOTING SEMINAL FLUID)
BEEJAM: DENOTING THE GERM ELEMENT/ORIGIN/ SOURCE/CAUSE
VEERYAM: DENOTING THE POWER/POTENCY /VALOR/HEROISM
TEJA: SHOWING THE ESSENTIAL NATURE OR ESSENCE OF TISSUES
INDRIYAM: BODILY VIRILE POWER OR POWER OF THE SENSE
ANNAVIKARA: ORIGINATED FROM THE NUTRIENT FLUID (AHARA RASA)
MAJJARASA: DERIVED FROM THE ESSENCE OF BONE MARROW
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 It refers to “male genetic prototype”-one of the factors,

which is responsible for the formation of the embryo –
CHARAK
 It is one of the factors responsible for the basic
constitution – PRAKRITI of an individual.[Cha. Sa.
 Shukra is known as the most important - DHATU
BEEJRUPA
 In the context of reproduction, the term shukra denotes the
semen only. [Cha. Sa.
 Shukra/shukla refers to white colour and the iris of the eye
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SHUKRA IN FEMALE

 Shukra dhatu in women perform all other functions of

dhatu like dharan, bala etc expect garbhouttapti. It is
secreted during sexual activity ( vaginal secretion).
 It is not responsible for formation sex gamete.
 The Shukrain women is secreted during sexual
 activity.
 However, it is not useful in Garbhotpatti (Fertilization) .
 Dalhanacharyahas considered Artava in females as
Shukra, as it is meant for conception.
 Therefore, he has considered Artava as Shukra in
females.
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 Shukrapradurbhav

some changes in mind and body also start to appear like hair growth on pubic and axillary
region, shyness etc. Artava is an essential factor for conception in females, gives strength to
Shukra and is responsible for strength and complexion. This means that Artava and Shukra are
different.
 Stri shukra and Shukra dhatu Stri shukra and Shukra dhatu both are very different. Because

Shukra dhatu is responsible for fertilization (reproduction), but Stri shukra not useful for it.
 Bhavamishra

He has explained Artav as seventh Dhatu and Shukra as eighthDhatu

 . However, he has

 also not mentioned its location, attributes etc

 Chakrapani - moustache as a mala of shukra even in females we found this as influence of

shukra or hormaonal disturbance.
 Dalhan-shukra and artava are same .
 as we see in garbhini stree artava forms stanya and placenta.
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SHUKRA IN CHILDREN
 As dhatu it is present in all states of body.
 As per buds – shukra dhatu is seen during
puberty
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SHUKRA DHATU AN OVERVIEW

 Stree shukra- secretions of vagina , bartholin gland
 Purush shukra – semen, testerone
 Artava – menstrual flow
 Stree shonita – ovum
 After fertilization – oesterogen, progesterone , hcg
 Shukra is for male semen & female egg

 शुक्र दुष्टी
 Disease of vitiated shukra –
 Klibata , nervousness, shukrashamri, shukrameha, garbhpatan
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SHUKRA KSHAYA
 Signs of decrease
 Debility
 Dryness of mouth
 Pallor
 Asthenia
 Fatigue/giddiness
 Impotency
 Pain in penis and testes
 Delayed ejaculation, absence of ejaculation
 Scanty semen, Semen mixed with blood
 Burning sensation in penis
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SHUKRA VRUDDHI
 Seminal calculi
 Excessive production of semenor hyperspermia
 Excessive libido
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ROLE OF SHUKRA DHATU AS VITIATED FACTOR IN DISEASES

 Obstinate urinary diseases including diabetes(prameha) [Cha. Sa

 Emaciation including tuberculosis (shosha) [Cha. Sa.
 Emaciation due to trauma (kshata-ksheena))
 When vitiated vata affects semen, it causes premature ejaculation or
absence of ejaculation.
 In females, it can cause dysmenorrhea, oligomenorrhoea, or amenorrhea.
 In pregnancy, it leads to preterm or delayed labor. It may also cause
congenital deformities in the fetus. [Ch.
 If the vata is occluded in semen, it results in ejaculation or premature
ejaculation or sterility. [Cha. Sa.
 In case of fever (jwara), vitiated dosha located in the shukra dhatu cause
untimely ejaculation and destruction of shukra. This results in decreased
vitality with vata , agni and soma.
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 Evaluating the Shukra Dhatu
 In men, the shukra dhatu can be directly assessed as a semen.
 color
 volume
 sperm
 motility
 Color and volume can be easily observed with the eye. Count and
motility must be observed microscopically.
 Color of semen is normally white or in shades
 A gray shade reveals that vata is predominant within the dhatu.
 Yellow indicates that pitta is predominant
 pale white color is indicative of kapha. largest volume in kapha nature
and the lowest in those with a vata nature.
 Upon microscopic examination, a low sperm count with low motility
indicates a greater likelihood of vata vitiation though this can be found
with pitta vitiation as well.
 A normal sperm count with low motility is more commonly a sign of
kapha imbalance.
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 Aspermia: absence of semen

 Azoospermia: absence of sperm
 Hypospermia: low semen volume
 Hyperspermia: high semen volume
 Oligozoospermia: Very low sperm count
 Asthenozoospermia: poor sperm motility
 Teratozoospermia: sperm carry more morphological
defects than usual
 Necrozoospermia: all sperm in the ejaculate are dead
 Leucospermia: a high level of white blood cells in semen.
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FEATURES WITH DOSHA DUSHTI

 Vata dosha -frothy, slender, dry, scanty,

discomforting ejaculation, infertile, तनु, फे निल,रुक्ष,
 Pitta dosha -bluish or yellow discoloration, putrid
odor, ejaculation with burning sensation उष्ण,दुर्गंध
 Kapha dosha - slimy and obstructs channel of
semen (ejaculatory duct)पिच्छील , कं डू
 Excessive coitus/ injury semen with blood
Suppression of sexual urge- ejaculate painfully
with increased viscosity.
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SEMENOGRAM
 Liquefaction: After the ejaculation, the sperm sample is coagulated and needs to be liquefied
in o In normal conditions, the sperm is totally liquefied in 60 minutes after the ejaculation.
 Viscosity: When the semen sample is highly viscous, it may be a sign of a prostatic
dysfunction.
 Volume: The normal volume of an ejaculate sample after 3 or 5 days of sexual abstinence is
1.5 ml approximately. Lower volumes might suggest hypospermia.
 Color: Sperm is usually opalescent white, lightly yellow. When the color is altered, it is
recommended to study possible causes.
 pH: Values should be greater than 7.1. Lower values might be a sign of azoospermia (lack of
spermatozoa) or chronic inflammatory processes.
 Sperm concentration: Normal values are around 15 million per ml ejaculated or 39 million
per complete semen sample. When these values are lower it could indicate oligozoospermia.
 Motility: The percentage of motile spermatozoa and progressively motile is analyzed. The
progressive motility value should be over 32%, on the contrary, it might indicate
astenozoospermia.
 Vitality: The percentage of vital spermatozoa must be over 58%.
 Morphology: There might be 4% or more normal spermatozoa in an usual spermiogram.
Lower percentage of normal sperms and high percentage of morphologically abnormal
sperms could indicate teratozoospermia.
 Leukocytes: When the leukocyte concentration is over 1 million per ml of sample it might
indicate an infection (leukocytosis).
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EVALUATION OF SHUKRA DHATU IN WOMEN
 In women - shukra dhatu is assessed by examination of the
ovaries.
 This is most commonly performed utilizing diagnostic ultrasound.
 The health of the shukra dhatu can also be inferred by the
regularity of menstrual cycle.
 Follicle study , ovulation study
 An irregular menstrual cycle- vata dosha vitiation in the shukra
dhatu and associated ovulatory disorders.
 female reproductive system- most of diseases are due to vata
dosha vitiation.
 Pitta disorders - an intense menstrual flow.
 Kapha disorders - a long and mucousy discharge.
 indicate only that the doshas have vitiated the artava vaha srota
(channel of the female reproductive system).
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 Diet and the Shukra Dhatu

 for vata or pitta dosha in the shukra dhatu,
nourishing enough to rebuild the shukra dhatu.
Sweet tasting foods such as milk, ghee and nuts are
among the best for providing this nourishment.
While each of these is ideal for vata dosha, care
should be taken in the management of pitta dosha,
as nuts tend to be warming.
 Agni digestive power must be good.
 bitter and pungent taste – kapha
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 To tonify the shukra dhatu, vajikaranas or shukralas drugs are

best used.
 Vajikaranas build sexual energy ( power) (aphrodisiacs)
 shukralas (reproductive tonics)-build the semen
 reproductive tonics are ashwagandha, vidari kanda, bala,
gokshura, shatavari, and wild yam.
 Aswagandha is best for men but used in both
 With warm milk , ghee( for vata pitta)
 kapha dushti in shukra dhatu, purifying herbs include cloves and
pippali. These excite sexual energy in the short term and reduce it
in the long term.kushtha , katphala are also used as purifing drugs.
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 Fruits like dates, mangoes, fig, almonds, custard , strawberry,

Apple, nuts, almonds, cashew, etc have a positive result in
improving sexual power.
 Veggies like spinach , cucumber, sweet potato, also boost sexual
power.
 Fish especially tuna fish, lobster, egg yolk also increase the
Shukra dhatu.
 दुध, माष , के शर , जायफळ , मांसरस
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 शुक्र निष्क्रमण –
 हर्ष – joy, erection
 तर्ष - attraction
 सरत्व - गती
 पिच्छील- sticky
 अणु- सूक्ष्म
 गुरु - downward
 प्रवण – बाहर आना
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 Charaka named brahmacharya as one of the three

pillars of life, along with proper diet and rest.
Brahmacharya means celibacy, and it is generally
agreed that celibacy properly practiced leads to
the longest and healthiest life. However, it is also
agreed that those who are strong can engage in
sexual activity with no negative consequence to
their health.
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 Psychology , Happiness of Shukra Dhatu

 On a psychological level, shukra dhatu is related
to the ability to sustain creativity. When the dhatu
is healthy, there is a natural creative instinct and
an ability to see the creative act through to
completion
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 सप्त धातू पैकी शेवटचा ज्यामध्ये मलभाग शिल्लकच नसतो असा धातू शुक्र व म्हणून शुक्र धातुसारतेत बल ,आरोग्य सर्व
भाव उत्तम असतात .
 सौम्या mild –शांत व्यक्तिमत्व , सौम्यप्रेक्षीण pleasant ,attractive– यांचे दर्शन शांतता देणारे असते .
 क्षीरपूर्णलोचना milky white – डोळे दुधाळ ,पांढरे शुभ्र ,स्निग्ध, चमकदार .काळा व पांढरा भाग स्पष्ट दिसणारे
असतात .
 प्रहर्षंबहुल happy ,cheerful– सदा आनंदी राहणारे ,विशेषतः संभोगानंतर थकवा जाणवत नाही . प्रसन्न स्निग्ध वर्ण
स्वरा –वर्ण चमकदार असतो त्वचा कांतिमान असते .आवाज देखील प्रसन्न असतो .शुक्राच्या तेजस्वीतेमुळे भ्राजीष्णूता
असते
 महास्फिक broad pelvis –शरीराचा अधोभाग मोठा असतो ,नितंब मोठे असतात .
 अस्थीनखदंत –स्निग्ध संहत श्वेत –अस्थी व नखे मोठी असतात .दात वैशिष्ट्य पूर्ण असून त्यास दंत संपतता म्हटले
आहे .दात पुढील गुणधर्माचे असतात . Soft ,shiny teeth,nails.
 स्निग्ध - दातावर चमक असते ,मऊ असतात .
 वृत्त –दात गोलाकार असतात .teeth are of good qualities.
 सार –दाताचे पोषण उत्तम झालेले असते ,उपचीत
 शिखरदशना – दातांच्या कडा एकसारख्या असतात.
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 स्त्रीप्रियोपभोग enjoy females, sex desire –स्त्रीयाची आवड ,स्त्री उपभोगइच्छा अधिक
असते .
 बलवंत –शारीरिक बल उत्तम ,शुक्र धातू हा रसापासून क्रमाने तयार झाला असून त्याच क्रमाने बल
देखील वृद्धिंगत होते . Powerful among all.
 सुख – favourable conditions.आयुष्यात अनुकु लता असते .
 वित्त ,ऐश्वर्य –वैभव ,पैसा असतो . Wealthy, rich
 सम्मान भाज dignified personality –व्यक्तिमत्व आकर्षक असल्याने संम्मान मिळतो .
 अपत्य भाज –लहान मुलांची आवड ,अपत्याची संख्या अधिक असते .
 अशा रीतीने शुक्रसार व्यक्ती शांत ,सौम्य व्यक्तिमत्व,दंत संपततता ,डोळे आकर्षक ,नितंब
मोठे ,आकर्षक आवाजाच्या ,आरोग्य उत्तम असणाऱ्या असतात .
 शुक्र असारतेत शुक्र क्षय ,गर्भस्त्राव ,गर्भपात ,वंध्यत्व ई लक्षणे आढळतात .
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क्षीरपुर्ण नेत्र milky soft eyes प्रहर्षबहूल- आनंदी स्वभाव शुक्र

cheerful, joyful personality
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स्निग्ध वर्ण शुक्र

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भ्राजीष्णू –तेजस्वी कांती glossy ,broad शुक्र
pelvis
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शारीरिक बल उत्तम, आरोग्यभाज HEALTHY,
STRONG शुक्र
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अपत्यभाज-उत्तम संतती,संमानभाज FAMOUS,
FOND OF CHILDREN'S
शुक्र
 ,जीवनीय तत्व ई ,द्रव्य उपयुक्त ठरतात .
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शुक्र धातू पोषणासाठी दुध , तूप ,मांस

रस ,उडीद ,मधुर रस ,जीवनीय तत्व ई ,द्रव्य उपयुक्त
ठरतात .
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