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क्षीरप्रस्थं जलप्रस्थमेतत् प्रस्थावशेषितम् । शुद्धेन वाससा पूतं योजयेत् प्रसृतैस्त्रिभिः ॥ १५ ॥
शर्करायास्तुगाक्षीर्याः सर्पिषोऽभिनंवस्य च । तत् पाययेत सक्षौद्रं षष्टिकानं च भोजयेत् ॥ १६ ॥
जरापरीतोऽप्यथलो योगेनानेन विन्दति । नरोऽपत्यं सुविपुलं युवेव च स हृष्यति ॥ १७ ॥

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{"source": "Samhita : Charaka Samhita Part 2, Chapter :2, Sthanam :Chikitsasthanam, Shloka Number: 14 to 17", "explanation": "These verses (14-17) describe a rejuvenating and fertility-enhancing recipe.  The ingredients are combined and processed in a specific manner to create a potent tonic. Let's break down the process and ingredients:\n\n**Verse 14: Ingredients and Measurement:**\n\nThis verse lists the key ingredients and their measurements. \"Prasruta\" is a specific unit of measurement, approximately 80 grams. The ingredients are:\n\n*   **Atmagupta phala (Kapikacchu Seeds):** Known for its aphrodisiac and rejuvenating properties.\n*   **Masha (Black Gram):**  Provides protein and grounding energy.\n*   **Kharjura (Dates):** Rich in nutrients and provide energy.\n*   **Shatavari:**  A well-known rejuvenative, particularly for the female reproductive system.\n*   **Sringataka (Trapa natans/Water Caltrop):**  Cooling and nourishing.\n*   **Mrdvika (Draksha/Raisins):**  Provide sweetness and energy.\n\n**Verse 15: Preparation:**\n\nThis verse details the cooking process.  Equal parts milk and water (640ml each, a \"prastha\") are used to cook the ingredients until the liquid reduces to one prastha (640ml). The decoction is then strained through a clean cloth.\n\n**Verse 16: Sweeteners and Enhancers:**\n\nThis verse describes the addition of sweetening and enriching ingredients:\n\n*   **Sharkara (Sugar):** Provides sweetness and energy.\n*   **Tugdaksirya (Vamsalocana/Bamboo Sugar):**  A specific type of sugar believed to have additional medicinal properties.\n*   **Abhinava Sarpi (Fresh Ghee):**  Adds richness and helps with nutrient absorption.\n\nThese are added in equal quantities (80 grams each) to the decoction.  Finally, honey is mixed in before consumption.\n\n**Verse 17: Benefits and Diet:**\n\nThis verse highlights the benefits of consuming this preparation. It is said to rejuvenate even a weak and old person, improve fertility, leading to a large progeny, and enhance sexual vigor.\n\nThe prescribed diet alongside this tonic is boiled Shashtika rice, a specific type of rice known for its easy digestibility and nourishing properties.\n\n**Summary Table:**\n\n| Ingredient           | Quantity (Prasruta/Grams) | Role                                      |\n| ------------------- | ------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |\n| Kapikacchu Seeds   | 1 (80g)                   | Rejuvenative, Aphrodisiac                  |\n| Black Gram          | 1 (80g)                   | Nourishing, Grounding                     |\n| Dates               | 1 (80g)                   | Energy-boosting, Nutrient-rich           |\n| Shatavari           | 1 (80g)                   | Rejuvenative, Supports Reproductive System |\n| Water Caltrop       | 1 (80g)                   | Cooling, Nourishing                       |\n| Raisins             | 1 (80g)                   | Sweetening, Energy-boosting                |\n| Milk                | 1 Prastha (640ml)         | Base Liquid, Nourishing                   |\n| Water               | 1 Prastha (640ml)         | Base Liquid                               |\n| Sugar               | 1 (80g)                   | Sweetening, Energy-boosting                |\n| Bamboo Sugar        | 1 (80g)                   | Sweetening, Medicinal                      |\n| Fresh Ghee          | 1 (80g)                   | Enriching, Aids Nutrient Absorption        |\n| Honey               | To taste                  | Sweetening, Medicinal                      |\n| Shashtika Rice      | As diet                   | Easily digestible, Nourishing             |"}
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