Dr. O P Dwivedi, Dr Ankita Upadhyay
Vol. 20, Issue 1, Jul-Dec 2025
Abstract:
Shukradhara Kala, the seventh of the seven Kalas (membranes/layers) described in the Sushruta Samhita [1, 3]}, represents a critical concept in Ayurvedic anatomy (Sharira Rachana). Defined as the layer that gives abode and support (Dharana) to the Shukra Dhatu (reproductive tissue/fluid) [1, 4], its classical description as Sarva Shareera Vyapini (all-pervading) suggests a role beyond localized anatomy, encompassing the systemic circulation of the essence of reproduction and vitality [2, 5]. This review aims to collate and analyze the classical textual references, explore its potential modern anatomical correlates (such as the mucous membranes of the reproductive tract and the function of the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Gonadal (HPG) axis) [6, 7], and highlight its clinical significance in the context of Vajikarana (Aphrodisiac Therapy) and reproductive disorders [8, 9].
DOI: http://doi.org/10.37648/ijrmst.v20i01.004
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