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Gold for Male Sexual Health

Sanskrit: सुवर्ण | Aurum (Au)

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

Overview

Gold is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for male sexual health. Suvarna (Gold) is the foremost among metals described in Rasa Shastra. It is described as having properties of all three doshas' pacification. Gold Bhasma (incinerated gold) is used as a powerful rejuvenative and is indicated in tuberculosis, infertility, heart diseases, mental weakness, poisoning, and chronic debilitating conditions. It enhances Ojas (vitality), Buddhi (intellect), and Bala (strength). Gold is classified into 7 types based on source and quality. It must be purified (shodhana) and incinerated (marana) before internal use. The metals are listed as: Sona (gold), Chandi (silver), Tamba (copper), Ranga (tin), Sisa (lead), and Loha (iron) — these are the 7 Dhatus. Verses: 1-8.

How Gold Helps with Male Sexual Health

According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Gold has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing male sexual health:

  • Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
  • Post-digestive (Vipaka): Madhura (sweet)
  • Taste (Rasa): Madhura (sweet), Kashaya (astringent), Tikta (bitter)
  • Qualities (Guna): Snigdha (unctuous), Mridu (soft)

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura), Astringent (Kashaya), Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Unctuous (Snigdha), Soft (Mridu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Key Constituents
Pure metallic gold (Au), trace minerals when processed
Also Known As
English: Gold
Sanskrit: सुवर्ण, स्वर्ण, काञ्चन, हाटक, हिरण्य, तपनीय, हेम, चामीकर, रुक्म, जातरूप, महारजत, कर्बुर, कलधौत
Hindi: सोना

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.