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Charak Samhita

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सौवर्चलैलामरिचैरजाजीभृङ्गदीप्यकैः । स रागः क्षौद्रसंयुक्तः श्रेष्ठो रोचनदीपनः [४] ॥१८१॥

and added with sauvarchala, ela, maricha, jeeraka, twak, and yavani with honey, made into raga which is the best for relishing and appetite.

english translation

मृद्वीकाया विधानेन कारयेत् कारवीमपि । शुक्तमत्स्यण्डिकोपेतं रागं दीपनपाचनम् ॥१८२॥

Similar preparation is recommended for raga of karavi prepared by adding vinegar and (matysyandika) solidified juice of sugarcane, which is appetizer and digestive.

english translation

आम्रामलकपेशीनां रागान् कुर्यात् पृथक् पृथक् । धान्यसौवर्चलाजाजीकारवीमरिचान्वितान् ॥१८३॥

Ragas can be prepared individually by the pulp of amalaka (Indian Gooseberry), adding dhanyaka (coriander seeds), sauvarchala, jeeraka, karavi and maricha (Black pepper)

english translation

गुडेन [५] मधुयुक्तेन व्यक्ताम्ललवणीकृतान् । तैरन्नं रोचते दिग्धं सम्यग्भुक्तं च जीर्यति ॥१८४॥

along with jaggery and madhu(honey); so that it becomes clear, sour and sweet; which makes food palatable and easy to digest.

english translation

रूक्षोष्णेनान्नपानेन [६] स्नानेनाशिशिरेण च । व्यायामलङ्घनाभ्यां च युक्त्या जागरणेन च ॥१८५॥

Madatyaya predominant in kapha gets pacified early by the use of arid, hot food and drinks, hot water bath, physical exercise, agile things, awakening till late night,

english translation