Description
Shivlingi Beej or Shivlingi Seeds (Bryonia laciniosa) are used for the treatment of female infertility. It is a uterine tonic and improves the chances of conception in women suffering from infertility.
It is fertility enhancer herb used in ayurveda along with Putrajeevak Beej. However, it has different ayurvedic properties and based on these properties, it reduces Kapha Dosha. Therefore, Shivlingi is more beneficial if the patient has more symptoms of increased or aggravated Kapha. It is not suitable if the patient has aggravated or increased Pitta Dosha.
Shivlingi Beej or seeds also have
- anti-inflammatory,
- anti-fungal,
- antimicrobial,
- analgesic,
- antihyperlipidemic,
- spermatogenic and
- antipyretic properties.
Shivlingi Beej Indications
Shivlingi Beej is helpful in following health conditions.
- Female infertility
- Male infertility due Oligospermia
- Impaired spermatogenesis
- Asthenozoospermia – reduced spermatic motility
- Teratospermia – defective or abnormal spermatic morphology
- Constipation
- Obesity & weight loss (when used alone)
- Hyperglycemia & Diabetes
Shivlingi Beej Benefits & Medicinal Uses
Shivlingi Beej is a uterine tonic and promotes fertility. Shivlingi detoxifies the uterus, improves ovarian functions and corrects hormones imbalance.
Female Infertility
Shivlingi Beej promotes fertility and increases the chances of getting pregnant. It also helps to normalize the menstrual cycle if the patient has light periods with a little blood flow.
But if the patient has heavy blood flow during menstruation, then Shivlingi is contraindicated.
According to ayurvedic analysis, it is more beneficial if the patient is obese or overweight and has absent menses, light menstruation, having a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen and feeling of puffiness or swelling during the premenstrual and menstrual period.
It is also beneficial if a woman with infertility suffering from depression along with a feeling of sadness and laziness, emotional eating, leucorrhea, increased sleep and swelling in legs or whole body.
If the patient has thick mucus during her period or yeast infection, then it is also most suitable. In such cases, Shivlingi should be used in maximum dosage and Putrajeevak Beej should not be used, or if required, then Putrajeevak can be taken in reduced dosage (around 500 to 1000 mg).
Most of the patients have mixed symptoms indicating an imbalance in Tridosha. In such cases, Shivlingi and Putrajeevak both should be taken in an equal proportion.
Along with Shivlingi, the patient should also get treatment of the underlying cause of her infertility. If there is no cause and periods are regular and normal, then Shivlingi and Putrajeevak Churna should be taken in an equal proportion for 3 to 6 months on regular basis. If you have some symptoms or any problem with your periods, you should also see your doctor for right proportion of Shivlingi and Putrajeevak Beej powders.
Impotence & Oligospermia
In traditional medicine, Shivlingi is used as an aphrodisiac. It is fertility booster for men too. It increases masculinity and testosterone level in the body. It is considered as a potential testosterone booster. Due to this reason, it is used in men for treating impotence. Shivlingi seeds also have spermatogenic action. Therefore, Shivlingi seeds improve the spermatogenesis process and improve the total count. (1)
According to ayurveda, Shivlingi seeds are best in cases of impotence and oligospermia if the patient has excess Kapha Dosha or symptoms of increased or aggravated Kapha. Shivlingi reduces blockage of several channels in the body by clearing the excess Kapha and Aam. This mechanism also improves the supply of nutrients to the testes and blood flow to male reproductive organs, which ultimately helps to improve the process of spermatogenesis and treat impotence.
