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स्रोतःसु शुद्धेष्वमले शरीरे वृष्यं यदा ना मितमत्ति काले । वृषायते तेन परं मनुष्यस्तवृंहणं चैव बलप्रदं च ॥ ५० ॥
तस्मात् पुरा शोधनमेव कार्य बलानुरूपं न हि वृष्ययोगाः । सिध्यन्ति देहे मलिने प्रयुक्ताः क्लिष्टे यथा वाससि रागयोगाः ॥ ५१ ॥

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{"source": "Samhita : Charaka Samhita Part 2, Chapter :2, Sthanam :Chikitsasthanam, Shloka Number: 50 to 51", "explanation": "These verses (50-51) explain the importance of Shodhana (purification) before using Vrishya (aphrodisiac) therapies.  They highlight that aphrodisiacs work best when the body's channels (Srotas) are clean and the body is free from toxins (Mala).  The analogy of dyeing a dirty cloth is used to illustrate this point.\n\n**Verse 50:** This verse describes the ideal scenario. When a person consumes appropriate aphrodisiacs at the right time, after proper cleansing, they gain strength, bulk, and virility, symbolized by the comparison to a bull.\n\n**Verse 51:** This verse emphasizes the necessity of Shodhana before Vrishya chikitsa.  It states that aphrodisiac therapies are ineffective in a body laden with toxins, just as dyes don't adhere well to a dirty cloth.  It also advises that the purification therapies should be administered according to the individual's strength.\n\n**Key takeaways:**\n\n* **Shodhana before Vrishya:** Purification therapies are essential before administering aphrodisiacs.\n* **Importance of Srota Shuddhi:** Cleanliness of the body's channels is crucial for the effectiveness of aphrodisiacs.\n* **Individualized approach:** Purification therapies should be tailored to the individual's strength (Bala).\n* **Analogy of dyeing cloth:**  A dirty cloth won't take dye properly, just as a toxin-filled body won't respond well to aphrodisiacs.\n\n**Table summarizing the concept:**\n\n| Concept        | Description                                                                                                                                |\n|----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|\n| Srotas        | Body channels                                                                                                                             |\n| Shodhana      | Purification therapies                                                                                                                       |\n| Vrishya       | Aphrodisiac therapies                                                                                                                     |\n| Mala          | Toxins, impurities                                                                                                                          |\n| Bala          | Strength                                                                                                                                  |\n\nThis approach ensures that the body is receptive to the benefits of the aphrodisiac medicines and that the desired effects are achieved."}
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