Abstract

CONCEPT OF SHUKRA DHATU W.S.R. TO SHARIRKRIYA - A REVIEW ARTICLE

Dr. Likhar Upesh Madhukar*

Abstract

There are seven basic types of dhatus in a human body. Shukra is one amongst them which is also one amongst the dasha pranayatana (10 vital places where life is situated in body) mentioned by charaka. Shukra is the mainstay of Prajotpadana, that is raising a progeny. Shukra kshaya produces inability of prajotpadana. In today’s modern era, increasing stress and changing lifestyle have made Infertility a subject of excessive concern. Understanding dhatu is important to understand the underlying pathology of disease. So It is necessary to understand the normal Shukra dhatu to get the knowledge of its abnormality. A healthy Shukra dhatu leads to capability of produces healthy progeny.

Keywords: Shukra dhatu, Prajotpadana, Pranayatana, Shukra Kshaya.