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तमष्टभागमधुसंप्रयुक्तं द्विगुणघृतमद्यात् तत्प्रयोगाद्वर्षशतमजरं वयस्तिष्ठतीति समानं पूर्वेण ॥ १४ ॥

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{"source": "Samhita : Charaka Samhita Part 2, Chapter :1, Sthanam :Chikitsasthanam, Shloka Number: 14", "explanation": "This shloka details the method of preparing a Bhallataka-based formulation called Bhallatakaksaudra.  The process involves a unique heating method to extract the essence of Bhallataka fruits.\n\n**Preparation Process:**\n\n1. **Crushing:** Bhallataka fruits are first crushed or coarsely ground.\n2. **Heating Vessel:** This crushed material is placed in a heating vessel (Pistaswedana).  Think of this as the top part of a double boiler.\n3. **Buried Pitcher:** A sturdy pitcher (Kumbha) is smeared with ghee internally. This pitcher is buried in the ground up to its neck. This acts as the receiver for the extract.\n4. **Positioning:** The heating vessel containing the crushed Bhallataka is placed on top of the buried, ghee-smeared pitcher.\n5. **Sealing:** A lid (Udupa) covers the heating vessel.  The entire setup, including the exposed neck of the pitcher and the heating vessel, is then sealed with black earth (Krishna Mrittika). This ensures that the heat and vapors are directed downwards into the buried pitcher.\n6. **Heating:** The apparatus is heated using cow dung cakes (Gomayani Agni). This provides a slow, steady, and diffused heat.\n7. **Collection:** The heat extracts the active components from the Bhallataka, which condense and collect in the buried pitcher.\n8. **Mixing:** This collected extract is then mixed with honey (one-eighth part) and ghee (double the quantity of honey).\n\n**Dosage and Benefits:**\n\nRegular consumption of this preparation is said to promote a long and healthy lifespan, potentially up to 100 years, free from the typical ailments of aging.  It is also suggested that it provides additional benefits mentioned earlier in the text.\n\n**Table summarizing the process:**\n\n| Step | Action | Material/Tool | Purpose |\n|---|---|---|---| \n| 1 | Crushing | Bhallataka fruits, Mortar & Pestle | Prepare the fruits for extraction |\n| 2 | Filling | Crushed Bhallataka | Load the heating vessel |\n| 3 | Preparing the receiver | Sturdy pitcher, Ghee | Create a collection vessel and enhance the extract's properties |\n| 4 | Positioning | Heating vessel, Buried pitcher | Set up the extraction apparatus |\n| 5 | Sealing | Lid, Black earth | Contain the heat and vapors |\n| 6 | Heating | Cow dung cakes | Provide gentle and consistent heat |\n| 7 | Collection | Buried pitcher | Collect the condensed extract |\n| 8 | Mixing | Extract, Honey, Ghee | Prepare the final formulation |\n\n"}
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