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ओषधीनां परा भूमिर्हिमवाञ् शैलसत्तमः । तस्मात्फलानि तज्जानि ग्राहयेत्कालजानि तु ।। ३८ ।।
आपूर्णरसवीर्याणि काले काले यथाविधि । आदित्यपवनच्छायासलिलप्रीणितानि च ॥ ३९ ॥
यान्यजग्धान्यपूतीनि निर्वणान्यगदानि च । तेषां प्रयोगं वक्ष्यामि फलानां कर्म चोत्तमम् ॥ ४० ॥

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{"source": "Samhita : Charaka Samhita Part 2, Chapter :1, Sthanam :Chikitsasthanam, Shloka Number: 38 to 40", "explanation": "These shlokas (38-40) from the Charaka Samhita discuss the importance of proper sourcing and selection of medicinal fruits, highlighting the Himalayas as the prime location for such plants.  They detail the specific qualities to look for when collecting these fruits to ensure their efficacy.\n\n**Verse 38:** This verse establishes the Himalayas as the best source (\"Para Bhumi\") of medicinal plants.  The term \"Shaila Sattama\" refers to the Himalayas as the most excellent of mountains.  Therefore, fruits (\"Phalani\") originating from this region are considered superior and should be prioritized.\n\n**Verse 39:** This verse describes the ideal qualities of the fruits to be collected. They should be:\n\n*   **Kala Jaani:** Harvested at the appropriate time for optimal maturity and potency.\n*   **Apurna Rasa Veeryani:** Fully mature, containing complete rasa (taste) and virya (potency).\n*   **Yathavidhi:** Collected according to the prescribed methods and traditional practices.\n*   **Aditya Pavan Chhaya Salila Prinitani:** Properly nourished by the sun, wind, shade, and water in their respective seasons. This indicates the importance of natural growth and environmental factors in the development of medicinal properties.\n\n**Verse 40:** This verse lists further criteria for selection, emphasizing the importance of undamaged and uncontaminated fruits. The fruits should be:\n\n*   **Ajagdhani:** Uneaten by insects, birds, or animals.\n*   **Aputiini:** Free from putrefaction or decay.\n*   **Nirvani:** Uninjured, without any physical damage.\n*   **Agadani:** Non-toxic, free from any poisonous substances.\n\nThe verse concludes by stating that the author will further elaborate on the uses (\"Prayogam\") and actions (\"Karma\") of these properly selected fruits."}
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