JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

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Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences

Year: 2025, Volume: 15, Issue: 3, Pages: 149-155

Review Article

An Ayurveda Prospective on Diagnosis and Management of Penile Disorders: A Comprehensive Review

Received Date:03 October 2024, Accepted Date:12 December 2024, Published Date:22 September 2025

Abstract

Shooka Dosha refers to a group of disorders arising from the misuse of medications intended for penile enlargement. These disorders are associated with the use of sexual stimulants or penis enlargement products that contain toxic or harmful substances, leading to pathological conditions collectively referred to as Shooka Dosha. Acharya Sushruta identified 18 such diseases, categorizing 14 as Sadhya (curable) and the remaining 4 as Asadhya (incurable). This review examines Shooka Dosha through the lens of modern medicine, correlating its conditions with the treatments available in Ayurveda, on the basis of classical texts. Currently, no clinical trials have been conducted on Shooka Dosha. This study aims to initiate exploration into this largely overlooked aspect of male reproductive health, as preserved in the traditional knowledge of Ayurveda.

Keywords: Ayurveda treatment; Penis length enhancer; Shooka; Shooka Dosha; Sushruta

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Published By Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education, Kolar, Karnataka

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