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{"source": "Samhita : Charaka Samhita Part 2, Chapter :1, Sthanam :Chikitsasthanam, Shloka Number: 76", "explanation": "This shloka details a potent Rasayana formulation and regimen based on medicated ghee.  It's designed to promote longevity, enhance strength, and improve overall well-being. Let's break down the preparation and its benefits:\n\n**Ingredients and Preparation:**\n\n1. **Decoction Base:** A decoction is prepared using the following:\n    * Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)\n    * Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)\n    * Bibhitaka (Terminalia bellirica)\n    * Panchamoola (Five roots): This typically includes:\n        * Bilva (Aegle marmelos)\n        * Agnimantha (Clerodendrum phlomidis)\n        * Shyonaka (Oroxylum indicum)\n        * Patala (Stereospermum suaveolens)\n        * Gambhari (Gmelina arborea)\n2. **Herbal Paste:** A paste is made from:\n    * Pippali (Piper longum)\n    * Madhuka (Glycyrrhiza glabra)\n    * Kakoli (Roscoea procera)\n    * Kshira Kakoli (Lilium polyphyllum)\n    * Atmagupta (Mucuna pruriens)\n    * Jivaka (Malaxis acuminata)\n    * Rshabhaka (Malaxis muscifera)\n    * Kshira Shukla (Ipomoea digitata)\n3. **Other Ingredients:**\n    * Vidari Swarasa (Juice of Pueraria tuberosa)\n    * Milk (8 times the quantity of ghee)\n    * Ghee (approximately 20.48 kg)\n\nThe decoction is prepared first. Then, the herbal paste, Vidari juice, milk, and ghee are added and cooked together until the ghee is properly formed.\n\n**Dosage and Diet:**\n\n* **Dosage:** The appropriate dosage is determined based on the individual's digestive capacity (Agnibala).\n* **Post-Digestion Diet:** After the medicine is digested, a specific diet is recommended:\n    * Shali rice (Oryza sativa)\n    * Shashtika rice (a specific variety of rice)\n    * Milk\n    * Ghee\n    * Hot water as an after-drink (Anupana)\n\n**Benefits:**\n\n* **Increased lifespan (Param Ayuh):** Promotes longevity.\n* **Protection from diseases (Vyadhi):** Enhances immunity and prevents illnesses.\n* **Mitigation of afflictions (Papa):** Reduces the impact of negative influences.\n* **Protection from spells (Abhichara):** Offers safeguard against psychic attacks.\n* **Enhanced strength:** Improves physical, sensory, and mental strength (Sharira, Indriya, and Buddhi Bala).\n* **Success in endeavors (Apratihata Sarvarambhah):** Removes obstacles and promotes success in all undertakings.\n\nThis Rasayana is a comprehensive approach to well-being, addressing physical, mental, and spiritual aspects."}
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