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Shatapushpa / Sowa / Dill for Male Sexual Health

Sanskrit: शतपुष्पा | Anethum sowa Kurz; Anethum graveolens Linn.

How Shatapushpa / Sowa / Dill helps with Male Sexual Health according to Ayurveda. Classical references, dosage, preparation methods, and what modern research says.

Overview

Shatapushpa / Sowa / Dill is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for male sexual health. One of the few spices with Sheeta Virya (cold potency), suitable for Pitta conditions. Commonly chewed after meals for digestion and fresh breath.

How Shatapushpa / Sowa / Dill Helps with Male Sexual Health

According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Shatapushpa / Sowa / Dill has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing male sexual health:

  • Potency (Virya): Ushna
  • Post-digestive (Vipaka): Madhura
  • Taste (Rasa): Katu, Tikta
  • Qualities (Guna): Laghu, Tikshna

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Katu, Tikta
Quality (Guna)
Laghu, Tikshna
Potency (Virya)
Ushna
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Madhura
Key Constituents
Dill-apiole, Carvone, Anethol
Also Known As
Sanskrit: शतपुष्पा, शतपुष्प
Hindi: सोया, सोवा, सुवा

Other Herbs for Male Sexual Health

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Adraka Zingiber officinale Roscoe (fresh)
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Agarwood Aquilaria agallocha Roxb.
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Almond Prunus amygdalus Batsch.
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Aloe Vera Aloe barbadensis Mill. (Syn. A. vera Tourn. ex Linn.)
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Amla Phyllanthus emblica Linn.
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Amarvela Cuscuta reflexa Roxb.
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Apamarga Achyranthes aspera Linn.
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Asclepias Asclepias curassavica Linn.

See all herbs for male sexual health on the Male Sexual Health page.

Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.