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आर्द्राणि मत्स्यमांसानि शफरीर्वा सुभर्जिताः । तप्ते सर्पिषि यः खादेत् स गच्छेत् स्त्रीषु न क्षयम् ॥१७॥
घृतभृष्टान् रसे च्छागे रोहितान् फलसारिके । अनुपीतरसान् स्निग्धानपत्यार्थी प्रयोजयेत् ॥ १८ ॥

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{"source": "Samhita : Charaka Samhita Part 2, Chapter :2, Sthanam :Chikitsasthanam, Shloka Number: 17 to 18", "explanation": "These verses discuss the benefits of specific fish preparations for reproductive health.  Verse 17 recommends fresh fish or \"shaphari\" fish, well-fried in ghee, to prevent premature ejaculation or Shukra Kshaya.  Verse 18 suggests a recipe for those desiring children: Rohita fish fried in ghee, then cooled in goat meat soup (chhaga rasa) with sour fruits (phala sarika), consuming both the fish and the soup.  Let's elaborate:\n\n**Verse 17:  Focus on Shukra Kshaya (Premature Ejaculation)**\n\n* **Ingredients:** Fresh fish (Matsya Maamsa) or Shaphari fish, Ghee (Ghrita/Sarpi).\n* **Preparation:**  The fish should be well-fried (Subharjita) in hot ghee (Tapte Sarpishi).\n* **Benefit:** Prevents Shukra Kshaya, which can be interpreted as premature ejaculation, ensuring sustained potency during intercourse.\n\n**Verse 18:  Focus on Progeny (Apatya)**\n\n* **Ingredients:** Rohita fish, Ghee, Goat meat soup (Chhaga Rasa), Sour fruits (Phala Sarika).\n* **Preparation:** Rohita fish is fried in ghee and then added to goat meat soup prepared with sour fruits.  The soup, along with the fish, is consumed.\n* **Benefit:** Promotes reproductive health and is recommended for couples trying to conceive.\n\n**Key Ayurvedic Concepts:**\n\n* **Ghrita (Ghee):**  Considered a nourishing and rejuvenating fat, enhancing the bioavailability of other ingredients.\n* **Matsya (Fish):**  A source of protein and essential fatty acids, beneficial for reproductive tissues.\n* **Chhaga Rasa (Goat Meat Soup):**  Provides easily digestible nutrients and acts as a fortifying base for the recipe.\n* **Phala Sarika (Sour Fruits):**  Likely contribute to balancing digestive fire (Agni) and providing essential vitamins and minerals."}
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