Beej Dushti (weakness or vitiation of beej – sperm or ovum)
In Ayurveda, Beej Dushti (weakness or vitiation of beej – sperm or ovum) occurs due to imbalance of Doshas, improper nourishment of Shukra/Artava Dhatu, and unhealthy lifestyle.
Ayurvedic Causes of Beej Weakness
1. Dosha Imbalance
– Vata: Causes degeneration, low count, poor motility
– Pitta: Leads to heat, inflammation, poor quality
– Kapha: Causes heaviness, blockage, sluggish function
– Pitta: Leads to heat, inflammation, poor quality
– Kapha: Causes heaviness, blockage, sluggish function
2. Agnimandya (Weak Digestive Fire)
– Improper digestion → formation of Ama (toxins)
– Poor nourishment of Shukra/Artava dhatu
– Poor nourishment of Shukra/Artava dhatu
3. Dhatu Kshaya
– Inadequate formation of Shukra Dhatu due to weak Rasa–Rakta–Mamsa–Meda nourishment
4. Improper Diet (Ahara)
– Excessive spicy, junk, processed, stale food
– Alcohol, tobacco, excess caffeine
– Incompatible food combinations (Viruddha Ahara)
– Alcohol, tobacco, excess caffeine
– Incompatible food combinations (Viruddha Ahara)
5. Unhealthy Lifestyle (Vihara)
– Excessive stress, anxiety, lack of sleep
– Overexertion or sedentary habits
– Night awakening (Ratri Jagarana)
– Overexertion or sedentary habits
– Night awakening (Ratri Jagarana)
6. Excessive Sexual Activity or Suppression
– Overindulgence or improper suppression of natural urges
7. Excessive Sexual Activity or Suppression
– Chronic stress, grief, fear, depression
8. Toxins & Environmental Factors
– Exposure to chemicals, radiation, pollution
9. Chronic Diseases
– Diabetes, obesity, thyroid disorders
– Recurrent infections of reproductive tract
– Recurrent infections of reproductive tract
10. Ageing & Genetic Factors
– Natural decline of Shukra dhatu with age
– Congenital beej dushti
– Congenital beej dushti