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Most of the qualities and actions of ''amalaki'' are similar to ''haritaki''. But ''amalaki'' is ''sheeta veerya'', whereas ''haritaki'' is ''ushna veerya''.

Most of the qualities and actions of ''amalaki'' are similar to ''haritaki''. But ''amalaki'' is ''sheeta veerya'', whereas ''haritaki'' is ''ushna veerya''.

==== Rasayana in the first Pada ====

==== ''Rasayana'' in the first ''Pada'' ====

The first part of this chapter mentions 6 rasayana, namely Brahma rasayana, Chyavanaprasha, Amalaka rasayana, Haritaki rasayana and 6th rasayana (a combination of both haritaki and amalaki). The contents and procedures for preparation of each of these rasayana is mentioned in the text. Commentator Gangadhara has given further details about steps in actual preparation. Apart from the commonly described benefits of rasayana, at the beginning of the chapter, each rasayana has got certain specific benefits. A Vaidya selects a rasayana for a person considering mode of action of rasayana, based on qualities and actions, and based on specific benefits of that rasayana.  

The first part of this chapter mentions six ''rasayana'', including  Brahma Rasayana, Chyavanaprasha, Amalaka Rasayana, and Haritaki Rasayana  (a combination of both ''haritaki'' and ''amalaki''). The contents and procedures for preparation of each of these ''rasayana'' is mentioned in the text. Commentator Gangadhara has given further details about steps in actual preparation. Apart from the commonly described benefits of ''rasayana'', at the beginning of the chapter, each ''rasayana'' has got certain specific benefits. A ''vaidya'' selects a ''rasayana'' for a person considering mode of action of ''rasayana'', based on qualities and actions, and based on specific benefits of that ''rasayana''.  

===== Brahma rasayana =====

===== ''Brahma Rasayana'' =====

This rasayana is prepared with haritaki fruits 1000 in number and amalaki fruits 3000 in number, with 25 other medicines used for kvatha (decoction) and 14 other medicines used for kalka (in the form of paste). Specially this rasayana, apart from general benefits of rasayana, is described as useful for removing tandra (drowsiness), klama ( lassitude), shvasa (dyspnea). It also boosts intelligence and memory. These benefits of this rasayana, are because it ignites agni, performs digestion of ama, therefore improves the quality of rasa. Also since it eliminates accumulated malas from the body and performs pachana of ama, srotas become clear and patent. Thus, tamoguna is reduced and sattva guna increases.  

This ''rasayana'' is prepared with thousand haritaki fruits and amalaki fruits 3000 in number, with 25 other medicines used for kvatha (decoction) and 14 other medicines used for kalka (in the form of paste). Specially this rasayana, apart from general benefits of rasayana, is described as useful for removing tandra (drowsiness), klama ( lassitude), shvasa (dyspnea). It also boosts intelligence and memory. These benefits of this rasayana, are because it ignites agni, performs digestion of ama, therefore improves the quality of rasa. Also since it eliminates accumulated malas from the body and performs pachana of ama, srotas become clear and patent. Thus, tamoguna is reduced and sattva guna increases.  

While the second brahma rasayana is prepared with amalaki fruits 1000 in number triturated in the juice of 1000 amalaki fruits. With addition of 23 other medicines and bhasma (specific form which can be absorbed and assimilated in the body) of gold, silver, copper, praval and iron. Because of such ingredients, it specifically provides great physical strength, and also power of Indriya (sensory faculty) is enhanced. Also the body develops the capacity to counteract the effects of poisons.

While the second brahma rasayana is prepared with amalaki fruits 1000 in number triturated in the juice of 1000 amalaki fruits. With addition of 23 other medicines and bhasma (specific form which can be absorbed and assimilated in the body) of gold, silver, copper, praval and iron. Because of such ingredients, it specifically provides great physical strength, and also power of Indriya (sensory faculty) is enhanced. Also the body develops the capacity to counteract the effects of poisons.

===== Chyavanaprasha Rasayana =====

===== Chyavanaprasha Rasayana =====

Chyanaprasha is prepared from the pulp of amalaki fruits 500 in number, with addition of 36 other medicines used for kvatha (decoction) and fine powders of four other medicines added at the end. It is specifically useful for maintaining youth and vigour. It helps to build body tissues in children, old and emaciated persons. Ignites agni and Improves beauty. Also useful in disorders of voice, diseases of chest, heart diseases, and disorders of urinary tract and genital organs.  

Chyanaprasha is prepared from the pulp of amalaki fruits 500 in number, with addition of 36 other medicines used for kvatha (decoction) and fine powders of four other medicines added at the end. It is specifically useful for maintaining youth and vigour. It helps to build body tissues in children, old and emaciated persons. Ignites agni and Improves beauty. Also useful in disorders of voice, diseases of chest, heart diseases, and disorders of urinary tract and genital organs.

==== Diseases from changing lifestyle and importance of rasayana ====

==== Diseases from changing lifestyle and importance of rasayana ====