Astanga Hrudaya

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तेन क्वाथेन तुल्यांशं घृतं क्षीरं च साधयेत् । पलार्धिकैश्चातिबलाबलायष्टीपुनर्नवैः ॥ १२१ ॥

To this prepared decoction, add an equal quantity of un-medicated ghee and cow's milk. Along with these liquids, add a fine medicinal paste (Kalka) consisting of half a Pala (24 grams) each of Abutilon indicum (Atibala), Sida cordifolia (Bala), Glycyrrhiza glabra (Yashti), and Boerhavia diffusa (Punarnava).

english translation

tena kvAthena tulyAMzaM ghRtaM kSIraM ca sAdhayet । palArdhikaizcAtibalAbalAyaSTIpunarnavaiH ॥ 121 ॥

hk transliteration by Sanscript

प्रपौण्डरीककाश्मर्यप्रियालकपिकच्छुभिः । अश्वगन्धासिताभीरुमेदायुग्मत्रिकण्टकैः ॥ १२२ ॥

The paste should also include half a Pala each of Nelumbo nucifera (Prapaundarika), Gmelina arborea (Kashmarya), Buchanania lanzan (Priyala), Mucuna pruriens (Kapikacchu), Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha), sugar (Sita), Asparagus racemosus (Abhiru), the two varieties of Meda (Polygonatum verticillatum and Polygonatum cirrhifolium), and Tribulus terrestris (Trikantaka).

english translation

prapauNDarIkakAzmaryapriyAlakapikacchubhiH । azvagandhAsitAbhIrumedAyugmatrikaNTakaiH ॥ 122 ॥

hk transliteration by Sanscript

काकोलीक्षीरकाकोलीक्षीरशुक्लाद्विजीरकैः । मृणालबिसखर्जूरशृङ्गाटककसेरुकैः ॥ १२३ ॥

Further incorporate Roscoea procera (Kakoli), Lilium polyphyllum (Kshirakakoli), Ipomoea mauritiana (Kshirashukla), the two varieties of Jiraka (Cuminum cyminum and Carum carvi), Lotus stalk fiber (Mrinala), Lotus root (Bisa), Phoenix dactylifera (Kharjura), Trapa bispinosa (Shringataka), and Scirpus grossus (Kaseruka). All these ingredients must be thoroughly cooked together to yield the medicated ghee.

english translation

kAkolIkSIrakAkolIkSIrazuklAdvijIrakaiH । mRNAlabisakharjUrazRGgATakakaserukaiH ॥ 123 ॥

hk transliteration by Sanscript

एतन्नागबलासर्पिः पित्तरक्तक्षतक्षयान् । जयेत्तृड्भ्रमदाहांश्च बलपुष्टिकरं परम् ॥ १२४ ॥

This prepared Nagabala Sarpis (medicated ghee) successfully cures bleeding disorders (Raktapitta), chest injuries (Kshata), and chronic wasting/consumption (Kshaya). It quickly pacifies excessive thirst , giddiness , and internal burning sensations . It is considered an unparalleled formula for building bodily strength and structural nourishment.

english translation

etannAgabalAsarpiH pittaraktakSatakSayAn । jayettRDbhramadAhAMzca balapuSTikaraM param ॥ 124 ॥

hk transliteration by Sanscript

वर्ण्यमायुष्यमोजस्यं वलीपलितनाशनम् । उपयुज्य च षण्मासान्वृद्धोऽपि तरुणायते ॥ १२५ ॥

This formulation improves skin complexion , enhances lifespan , and rejuvenates the essence of all bodily tissues. It completely eradicates premature skin wrinkling and graying of hair . If consumed systematically for a period of six months, even an old person regains youthfulness and vitality.

english translation

varNyamAyuSyamojasyaM valIpalitanAzanam । upayujya ca SaNmAsAnvRddho'pi taruNAyate ॥ 125 ॥

hk transliteration by Sanscript