Buttermilk — Therapeutic Actions
तक्रकर्म
Takra (buttermilk with butter fully removed) is described as the supreme remedy. It acts as Deepana (kindles digestive fire), Grahi (anti-diarrheal / absorbent), and is beneficial in Grahani roga (malabsorption syndrome / sprue). It alleviates Vata and Kapha. Sour buttermilk alleviates Vata but may aggravate Pitta and Kapha. Sweet (non-sour) buttermilk alleviates all three doshas. Buttermilk mixed with rock salt (Saindhava) is an excellent appetizer. Buttermilk is specifically praised as the best treatment for Grahani roga (IBS/sprue) — it is said that just as Amrita (nectar) revives the gods, Takra revives those suffering from Grahani. It is cardiotonic (Hridya), digestive, and destroys the effects of improper food combinations. Verses 7-12.
What is Buttermilk — Therapeutic Actions (Takra Karma / तक्र कर्म)?
<p>Takra (buttermilk with butter fully removed) is described as the supreme remedy. It acts as Deepana (kindles digestive fire), Grahi (anti-diarrheal / absorbent), and is beneficial in Grahani roga (malabsorption syndrome / sprue). It alleviates Vata and Kapha. Sour buttermilk alleviates Vata but may aggravate Pitta and Kapha. Sweet (non-sour) buttermilk alleviates all three doshas. Buttermilk mixed with rock salt (Saindhava) is an excellent appetizer. Buttermilk is specifically praised as the best treatment for Grahani roga (IBS/sprue) — it is said that just as Amrita (nectar) revives the gods, Takra revives those suffering from Grahani. It is cardiotonic (Hridya), digestive, and destroys the effects of improper food combinations. Verses 7-12.</p>
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