Herbal therapy of sexual disorders and debilities practiced by Oraon tribals of Palamu division, Jharkhand, India.

Abstract

Sexual disorders and debilities are on the increase worldwide because of modern food habits, lifestyle and increasing etiological factors. Several modern treatments are employed which are not only expensive but are also often associated with some side effects. This has intensified the search for noble therapy with the medicinal plants. The herbal therapy is readily available in the rural areas at reduced costs and with reduced side effects. These treatments range from sexual dysfunctions to pregnancy, delivery and breast feeding the infants. This paper deals with the herbal formulations of the Oraon tribals of Palamu division for the treatment of sexual disorders and debilities such as vigor, vitality, impotency, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, weak semen, hydrocele, spermatorrhoea, leucorrhoea, menstrual disorders, barrenness, lactation and delivery related issues.