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संयोज्य मसृणे क्षीरे घृते पूपलिकाः पवेत् । पयोऽनुपानास्ताः शीघ्र ं कुर्वन्ति वृषतां पराम् ||२४||

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{"source": "Samhita : Charaka Samhita Part 2, Chapter :2, Sthanam :Chikitsasthanam, Shloka Number: 23 to 24", "explanation": "These verses (23-24) detail the preparation and benefits of a specific type of *Pūpalikā*, a sweet cake-like food.  The ingredients are chosen for their individual properties that synergistically contribute to enhancing sexual potency (*Vṛṣatā*). Let's break down the ingredients and the process:\n\n**Ingredients:**\n\n* **Flours:**\n    * Black gram (*Māṣa*) flour:  Provides protein and grounding energy.\n    * Kapikacchu (*Mucuna pruriens*) seed flour: Known for its aphrodisiac properties and nervous system support.\n    * Wheat (*Godhūma*) flour: Offers carbohydrates for sustained energy.\n    * Śāli rice flour: Easily digestible and nourishing.\n    * Ṣaṣṭika rice flour:  A specific variety of rice known for its nutritional value.\n* **Sweeteners & Flavor Enhancers:**\n    * Sugar (*Śarkarā*): Adds sweetness and readily available energy.\n    * Vidāri (*Pueraria tuberosa*) powder:  A rejuvenating herb known for its adaptogenic and strength-promoting qualities.\n    * Ikṣuraka (*Sugarcane*) powder: Adds sweetness and is considered a nourishing tonic.\n* **Cooking Medium:**\n    * Milk (*Kṣīra*):  Provides a nurturing base and enhances the bioavailability of nutrients.\n    * Ghee (*Ghṛta*):  A clarified butter that enhances digestion and acts as a carrier for the other ingredients.\n\n**Preparation:**\n\nThe flours, sugar, *Vidāri*, and *Ikṣuraka* powders are combined with milk and cooked in ghee to form small cakes or patties.  The milk is used both as an ingredient in the dough and as a beverage (*Anupāna*) alongside the *Pūpalikās*.\n\n**Benefits:**\n\nConsuming these *Pūpalikās* with milk is said to quickly and significantly enhance sexual potency (*Vṛṣatā*). The combined effect of the nourishing and rejuvenating ingredients is believed to support overall vitality and reproductive health.\n\n**Table summarizing the ingredients and their properties:**\n\n| Ingredient        | Properties                                   |\n|-----------------|-----------------------------------------------|\n| Black gram flour | Protein, grounding                             |\n| Kapikacchu       | Aphrodisiac, nervous system support          |\n| Wheat flour      | Carbohydrates, sustained energy                |\n| Śāli rice flour  | Easily digestible, nourishing                  |\n| Ṣaṣṭika rice    | Nutritious                                    |\n| Sugar            | Sweetness, readily available energy            |\n| Vidāri          | Rejuvenating, adaptogenic, strength-promoting |\n| Ikṣuraka         | Sweetness, nourishing tonic                    |\n| Milk             | Nurturing, enhances bioavailability           |\n| Ghee             | Enhances digestion, nutrient carrier           |"}
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