Semen is a white or gray colored liquid. It comes out of the urethra (a tube in penis through which urine get flows out of urinary bladder) on ejaculation during the over peak of orgasm.

In ayurveda a healthy semen which is more fertile and is described as “shukram shuklam guru snighdam madhuram bahalam bahu| ghritamaakshikatailabham sadgarbhaya ||”                                             

This means the semen which is a grayish white , heavy , sticky ,sweet and more in quantity is the always fertile. This fertile semen may have the shades of ghee , honey or to oil.

Quantity of semen:

The normal quantity of semen will be just 2- 5 ml . Each ml of semen consists of millions of sperms and The fluid portion of semen is called seminal plasma. Semen acts as a vehicle to carry the spermatozoa or sperms.
Numerous glands present in the testicles, epididymes, Seminal vesicles, Prostate gland, Bulbourethral and urethral glands secrete the liquid portion of the semen or seminal plasma.

The quantity of ejaculated semen will be more when there is a extended abstinence. The quantity of semen will be then less when there are very frequent ejaculations.

If the quantity of semen is less than the 1.5 ml constantly then the condition is called as hypospermia.

If the quantity of sperm is more than 6ml constantly then the condition is exactly known as hyperspermia.
Color of semen:

The normal semen is grey or white in color. If the color of semen is yellowish or red or pink , it suggests that the presence of some
pathology in urinogenital system. Hence men with the red or yellowish semen should immediately seek the advice of family physician.

Semen clotting and liquefaction time:

Semen clots goes by immediately after ejaculation. It will liquefy in again in 5 - 40 minutes. When semen fails to clot and liquefy after, then it indicates fertility problems.

In ayurveda while describing the unhealthy semen and it has been said that -
“vata pitta shleshma shonitha kunapa granthi pooti pooya ksheena mutra purisharetasaha prajotpadane na samartha bhavanti||”

The semen which is affected by the vata, pitta, kapha and rakta will
have many features it like foul odor or clotted or mixed with pus or less in the quantity. And such semen gets lacks the capacity to produce children.
Sperm Count:

At least there must be a 20 million sperms per ml of semen. The total number of sperms should be just at least 40 million. 75% of the sperms should be alive. 30% of sperms should be in of normal shape and form. 25% of sperms should swim rapidly with forward movement.

Sperm count indicates the fertilizing capacity and when the sperm count is below normal (low sperm count) the condition is called as “oligospermia”
When there are no sperms in the semen then the condition is known as “azoospermia.”

Causes for low sperm count:

• Infected semen
• Heat – (Heat reduces total sperm production. Hence the testicles are outside body in the scrotum to escape from body heat. Hence tight underpants, bathing into very hot water, sitting for long hours, over weight in which fat layers sag on testicles reduce sperm count)
• Very frequent semen ejaculation also lead to the lowered sperm count and man may become effectively infertile. Hence by maintaining a gap of 3 days between two consecutive ejaculations keeps a man more fertile.
• Smoking.
• Excessive alcohol intake.
• Over exertion physically and mentally
• Varicocele.
• Hydrocele
• Infections present in prostate gland.
• Malformed genital organs.
• Toxic pollutants
• Zinc deficiency
• Anabolic steroid use .
Ayurvedic tips to increase sperm count:
• Refrain from the habits like smoking, alcohol consumption etc.
• Keep your mind and body healthy and by regular practice of YOGA and MEDITATION.
• Exercise regularly.
• Maintain a gap of 3 days between the two consecutive ejaculations.
• Favor sweets, milk and milk products.
• Add recipes which contain urad dal .
• Add little ghee to your food before consuming.
• Avoid bitter, astringent and spicy foods.
• Avoid heating of testicles.
• Massage body with herbal oil, which improves blood circulation.
Increasing the quantity and quality of semen with ayurvedic herbal preparations:

There are many effective herbal preparations in to increase quality and quantity of semen in ayurveda. The semen which is more in quantity and has high count of healthy sperms is called shuddha shukra. The ayurvedic herbal preparations which help in production of shuddha shukra also help to
1. Increase quality of semen.
2. Increase quantity of semen.
3. Increase libido .
4. Produce many healthy offspring.
5. Rejuvenates the body
6. Gives young look.
7. Gives energy and strength to body.
8. Develops immunity to diseases .
9. Increase sperm count
Himalaya Speman Improves the Sperm Count and Quality of male Semen

Speman is accounted to be efficient in improving the morphology and motility of the sperms, as reported by a variety of workers. It is a compound of indigenous drugs supposed to have a pharmacological action in oligospermia. It tones up the system, perks up the general vitality and acts as a restorative and nervine tonic. Speman also effects a more complete and commanding contraction of the seminal vesicles, therefore bringing about their complete evacuation and increases the quantity of semen ejaculated. Himalaya Speman is a drug well reported upon and presumed in an important clinical condition where modern medicine offers little hope.

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