Aphrodisiac: [S- Vajíkarana; H- Namardi-kidawa]
Uses: Gives great power or vitality by reinvigorat- ing the body and sexual organs, if directed spiritu- ally (upward), body, mind, and spiritual growth is gained; revitalizes all seven dhátus.
Two types exist:
a) tonics,
b) stimulants.
Tonics: Develop tissue substance; Stimulants: increase the functioning of the reproductive organs.
[Emmenagogues more specific for women]
Herbs: Angelica, a¤hwagandhá, asparagus, fenugreek, fo-ti, ginseng, gokßhura, hibiscus,kapikachhú seeds, pippalí, rose, saffron, and ¤hatávarí
Some enhance spermatogenesis (¤hukrala) or Nutritive tonics—increase semen and breast milk: a¤hwagandhá, balá, fo-ti, ghee, licorice, marsh- mallow, sesame seeds, ¤hatávarí, and raw sugar
