Overview
Silver is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for male sexual health. Rajata (Silver) is described as the second major metal. Silver Bhasma is cooling, sweet, and is used in diseases of Pitta origin. It is a powerful Medhya (brain tonic) and is indicated in neurological disorders, memory loss, general debility, and urinary diseases. The text describes varieties of silver — Khara Rajata and Mlechha Rajata. Silver of good quality should be white, lustrous, soft, and malleable. It is purified using specific processes before incineration. Silver that is reddish or brittle is considered impure. Verses: 15-18.
How Silver Helps with Male Sexual Health
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Silver 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), Amla (sour), Kashaya (astringent)
- Qualities (Guna): Snigdha (unctuous), Laghu (light)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Sweet (Madhura), Sour (Amla), Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Unctuous (Snigdha), Light (Laghu)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Key Constituents
- Ag (Pure metallic silver)
- Also Known As
- English: Silver
Sanskrit: रजत, रूप्य, चन्द्रहास, तार
Hindi: चाँदी
Other Herbs for Male Sexual Health
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.