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अथामलकहरीतकी नामामलकविभीतकानां हरीतकीबिभीतकानामामलकहरीतकीबिभीतकानां वा पलाशत्वगवनद्धानां मृदाऽवलिप्तानां कुकूलस्विन्नानामकुलकानां पल सहस्रमुलूखले संपोथ्य दधिघृतमधुपललतैलशर्करासंयुक्तं भक्षयेदनन्न भुग्यथोक्तेन विधिनाः तस्यान्ते यवाग्वादिभिः प्रत्यवस्थापनम् अभ्यङ्गोत्सादनं सर्पिषा यवचूर्णैश्व, अयं च रसायनप्रयोगप्रकर्षो द्विस्तावदग्निबलमभिसमीक्ष्य, प्रतिभोजनं यूषेण पयसा वा षष्टिकः ससर्पिष्कः, यतः परं यथासुखविहारः कामभक्ष्यः स्यात् । अनेन प्रयोगेणर्षयः पुनर्यु वत्वमवापुर्वभूवुश्चानेकवर्षशतजीविनो निर्विकाराः परं शरीरबुद्धीन्द्रियवलसमुदिताश्चेरुश्चात्यन्तनिष्ठया तपः ॥ ७५ ॥ ( इति चतुर्थामलकरसायनम् । )

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{"source": "Samhita : Charaka Samhita Part 2, Chapter :1, Sthanam :Chikitsasthanam, Shloka Number: 75", "explanation": "This shloka details the fourth Amalaki Rasayana, a rejuvenating recipe used by sages to achieve longevity and enhanced physical and mental capabilities.  Here's a breakdown:\n\n**Preparation:**\n\n1. **Fruit Combinations:**  Any of the following combinations can be used:\n    * Amalaki and Haritaki\n    * Amalaki and Bibhitaki\n    * Haritaki and Bibhitaki\n    * Amalaki, Haritaki, and Bibhitaki\n2. **Wrapping and Cooking:** The chosen fruits are wrapped in Palasha (Butea monosperma) bark, coated with mud, and cooked on charcoal fire until well-done.\n3. **Seed Removal and Processing:** After cooking, the seeds are removed, and the pulp is measured (40 kg). This pulp is then pounded in a mortar.\n4. **Mixing with other ingredients:** The pounded pulp is mixed with:\n    * Curd\n    * Ghee\n    * Honey\n    * Sesame paste\n    * Sesame oil\n    * Sugar\n\n**Consumption and Post-Treatment Care:**\n\n* **Consumption:** The mixture is consumed on an empty stomach.\n* **Post-Treatment Diet:** After completing the course, a gradual return to a normal diet is recommended, starting with easily digestible foods like gruel (Yavagu).\n* **Massage and Anointing:**  Massage and anointing with ghee and barley powder are advised.\n* **Follow-up Diet:**  For a period twice the length of the Rasayana course, the individual should consume Shashtika rice with ghee, along with soup or milk at every meal. This supports the digestive system and helps maintain the benefits of the Rasayana.\n* **Lifestyle:** After the follow-up diet, the individual can resume their normal activities and diet as per their preference.\n\n**Benefits:**\n\n* **Rejuvenation (Punar Yuvatvam):**  Regaining youthful vitality and appearance.\n* **Longevity:**  Increased lifespan, potentially hundreds of years as described in the text regarding the sages.\n* **Disease-free life (Nirvikara):**  Freedom from diseases.\n* **Enhanced physical and mental strength:**  Improved strength, intellect, and sensory perception.\n\n**Important Considerations:**\n\n* **Quantity:** The quantity of ingredients mentioned (40 kg of fruit pulp) is substantial and likely intended for a large group or for repeated use over an extended period. Individual practitioners should adjust the quantities proportionally.\n* **Prakriti:**  As with any Ayurvedic treatment, individual Prakriti (constitution) should be considered when determining the suitability and dosage of this Rasayana."}
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