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जीवकर्षभको मेदां जीवन्तीं श्रावणीद्वयम् । खजूरं मधुकं द्राक्षां पिप्पलीं विश्वभेषजम् ॥ २१ ॥
शृङ्गाटकं विदारी च नवं सर्पिः पयो जलम् । सिद्धं घृतावशेषं तच्छर्कराक्षौद्रपादिकम् ॥ २१ ॥
षष्टिकान्नेन संयुक्तमुपयोज्यं यथाबलम् । कृत्यां वल्यं च वर्ण्य च कण्ठ्य वृंहणमुत्तमम् ॥ २३ ॥

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{"source": "Samhita : Charaka Samhita Part 2, Chapter :2, Sthanam :Chikitsasthanam, Shloka Number: 21 to 23", "explanation": "These verses (21-23) describe the preparation and benefits of a specific medicated ghee.  Let's break down the components and process:\n\n**Ingredients:**\n\n*   **Jivaka & Rshabhaka:** Two rejuvenating herbs known for their nourishing and strengthening properties.\n*   **Meda & Mahameda:**  Likely referring to two varieties of *Polygonatum*, known for their tonic and aphrodisiac qualities.\n*   **Jivanti & Shravani (both types):**  *Jivanti* (*Leptadenia reticulata*) is a potent rejuvenative. \"Both types of Shravani\" likely refers to two varieties of *Smilax* species, known for their strengthening and restorative effects.\n*   **Kharjura:** Dates, providing sweetness and nourishment.\n*   **Madhuka:** Licorice (*Glycyrrhiza glabra*), known for its demulcent and harmonizing properties.\n*   **Draksha:** Grapes, offering sweetness and antioxidants.\n*   **Pippali:** Long pepper (*Piper longum*), a powerful stimulant and bio-enhancer.\n*   **Vishvabheshaja (Ginger):**  A common spice with numerous therapeutic benefits, including digestive support and circulation enhancement.\n*   **Shringataka:**  Traditionally identified as *Pistacia integerrima*, valued for its astringent and strengthening properties.\n*   **Vidari:** *Pueraria tuberosa*, known for its rejuvenating and nutritive qualities, especially for the reproductive system.\n*   **Fresh Ghee:** Clarified butter, acting as the base and carrier for the medicinal properties of the other ingredients.\n*   **Milk & Water:**  Used as the cooking medium for extracting the essence of the herbs and spices into the ghee.\n*   **Sugar & Honey:** Added after the ghee preparation, further enhancing its palatability and nutritive value.\n*   **Shashtika Rice:** A specific type of rice known for its easy digestibility and nourishing properties, serving as the vehicle for consuming the medicated ghee.\n\n**Preparation:**\n\n1.  Combine all the herbs, spices, ghee, milk, and water in a suitable vessel.\n2.  Cook the mixture over low heat until all the water and milk evaporate, leaving only the infused ghee.\n3.  Mix the prepared ghee with one-fourth its quantity of sugar and honey.\n\n**Dosage & Administration:**\n\nConsume the medicated ghee with boiled shashtika rice, adjusting the quantity according to individual digestive capacity and strength (Yathabalam).\n\n**Benefits:**\n\n*   **Vrushya (Aphrodisiac):** Enhances sexual potency and reproductive health.\n*   **Balya (Strengthening):** Improves overall strength and vitality.\n*   **Varnya (Complexion-enhancing):** Promotes a healthy and radiant complexion.\n*   **Kanthya (Voice-improving):** Strengthens and improves the quality of the voice.\n*   **Brihmana (Body-building):** Supports healthy weight gain and muscle development."}
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