Mashaadi Pupalika (Masadi-Pupalika)
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Aphrodisiac
Modern description
A nourishing confection made with Masha (black gram) and other ingredients, intended to promote strength and act as an aphrodisiac.
Purpose
Aphrodisiac
Indications
- Weakness
- Emaciation
- Vata disorders
- Convalescence
- Ojakshaya (Decreased Vitality)
Karma
- Balya (strengthening)
- Vatahara (Vata pacifying)
- Pushtida (nourishing)
- Bruhmana (bulk promoting)
- Vrishya (aphrodisiac)
Key ingredients
- Masha
- Godhuma
- Guda
- Ghrita
- Lavana
- Water
- Tila
Adult dose
2-4 pupalika per day
Pediatric dose
Not generally recommended for children.
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients as per the formulation.
- Clean, dry, and pulverize each ingredient separately.
- Sieve each ingredient through a fine mesh to ensure uniformity.
- Mix all the powdered ingredients thoroughly in a large, clean mixing vessel.
- Prepare a syrup using sugar or jaggery as per the classical reference.
- Incorporate the powdered ingredients into the syrup while stirring continuously to form a homogenous mixture.
- Shape the mixture into small, round Pupalika (confections).
- Allow the Pupalika to dry in a clean, well-ventilated area.
- Store the finished product in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended for people with uncontrolled diabetes, severe obesity, or hyperlipidemia.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charak Samhita.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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