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शरमलेक्षुमूलानि काण्डेक्षुः सेक्षुवालिका ॥ २४ ॥
शतावरी पयस्या च विदारी कण्टकारिका । जीवन्ती जीवको मेदा वीरा वर्षभको बला ।। २५ ।।
ऋद्धिर्गोक्षुरकं रास्ना सात्मगुप्ता पुनर्नवा । एषां त्रिपलिकान् भागान् माषाणामाढकं नवम् ॥ २६ ॥
विपाचयेज्जलद्रोणे चतुर्भागं च शेषयेत् । तत्र पेष्याणि मधुकं द्राक्षा फल्गूनि पिप्पली ॥ २७ ॥
आत्मगुप्ता मधूकानि खजूराणि शतावरी । विदार्यामलकेक्षूणां रसस्य च पृथक् पृथक् ॥ २८ ॥
सर्पिषश्चाढकं दद्यात् क्षीरद्रोणं च तद्भिषक् । साधयेद्धृतशेषं च सुप्तं योजयेत् पुनः ॥ २९ ॥
शर्करायास्तुगाक्षीर्याश्चूर्णैः प्रस्थोन्मितैः पृथक् । पलैश्चतुभिर्मागध्याः पलेन मरिचस्य च ॥ ३० ॥
त्वगेला केशराणां च चूर्णैरर्धपलोन्मितैः । मधुनः कुडवाभ्यां च द्वाभ्यां तत्कारयेद्भिषक् ॥ ३१ ॥
पलिका गुलिकाः स्त्यानास्तां यथाग्नि प्रयोजयेत् । एष वृष्यः परं योगो बृंहणो बलवर्धनः ॥ ३२ ॥
अनेनाश्व इवोदीर्णो बली लिङ्गं समर्पयेत् ।

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{"source": "Samhita : Charaka Samhita Part 2, Chapter :2, Sthanam :Chikitsasthanam, Shloka Number: 24 to 32", "explanation": "This passage from the Charaka Samhita details a comprehensive formulation for enhancing strength, vitality, and sexual function.  It's a multi-step process involving decoction, paste formation, and finally, the creation of medicinal boluses.  Let's break down the process and ingredients:\n\n**Phase 1: Decoction**\n\n1. **Ingredients:**\n   - A group of herbs (Sara, Iksu, Kandeksu, Iksuvalika, Shatavari, Payasya, Vidari, Kantakarika, Jivanti, Jivaka, Meda, Vira, Varshabhaka, Bala, Riddhi, Gokshuraka, Rasna, Kapikacchu, Punarnava) are taken in equal quantities (2.56 kg each).\n   - Black gram (Masha) is added (2.56 kg).\n   - Water (10.24 liters) is used as the decoction medium.\n2. **Process:**  The ingredients are combined and simmered until the water reduces to one-fourth of its original volume.\n\n**Phase 2: Paste and Incorporation**\n\n1. **Paste Formation:** A paste is made from Madhuka, Draksha, Phalgu, Pippali, Kapikacchu, Madhuka, and Shatavari.\n2. **Juice Extraction:** Juices of Vidari, Amalaki, and Iksu are extracted separately.\n3. **Incorporation:** The paste and juices are added to the reduced decoction.\n4. **Addition of Ghee and Milk:** Ghee (2.56 kg) and milk (10.24 liters) are added to the mixture.\n5. **Heating:** The mixture is heated until only the ghee remains.\n6. **Filtration:** The final mixture is filtered.\n\n**Phase 3: Bolus Formation**\n\n1. **Powdered Ingredients:**\n   - Sugar (Sharkara) and Vamsalocana (640 gm each)\n   - Pippali (160 gm)\n   - Maricha (40 gm)\n   - Twak, Ela, and Nagakeshara (20 gm each)\n2. **Honey:** Honey (320 gm) is added to the mixture.\n3. **Bolus Formation:** The mixture is then rolled into boluses, each weighing 40 gm.\n\n**Dosage and Benefits:**\n\n- The boluses are to be consumed according to the individual's digestive capacity (Agni).\n- The formulation is described as a potent aphrodisiac (Vrishya), promoting bulk (Brihmana), and enhancing strength (Balavardhana).\n\n**Table of Ingredients:**\n\n| Ingredient Category | Ingredients | Quantity (per herb unless specified) |\n|---|---|---| \n| Herbs (Decoction) | Sara, Iksu, Kandeksu, Iksuvalika, Shatavari, Payasya, Vidari, Kantakarika, Jivanti, Jivaka, Meda, Vira, Varshabhaka, Bala, Riddhi, Gokshuraka, Rasna, Kapikacchu, Punarnava | 2.56 kg |\n| Legume (Decoction) | Black gram (Masha) | 2.56 kg |\n| Liquid (Decoction) | Water | 10.24 liters |\n| Herbs (Paste) | Madhuka, Draksha, Phalgu, Pippali, Kapikacchu, Madhuka, Shatavari | Sufficient to form a paste |\n| Herbs (Juice) | Vidari, Amalaki, Iksu | Sufficient to extract juice |\n| Fats/Liquids | Ghee, Milk | 2.56 kg, 10.24 liters |\n| Sweeteners/Additives (Bolus) | Sugar, Vamsalocana | 640 gm |\n| Spices/Additives (Bolus) | Pippali, Maricha, Twak, Ela, Nagakeshara | 160 gm, 40 gm, 20 gm each |\n| Binding Agent (Bolus) | Honey | 320 gm |"}
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