Camel Milk
उष्ट्रदुग्धम्
Camel milk (Ushtra Dugdha) has distinctive properties unlike other milks. It is slightly saline, light, dry, and has hot potency with pungent post-digestive effect. It alleviates both Vata and Kapha, is appetizing, and has carminative action. It is particularly useful in treating abdominal disorders, intestinal parasites (Krimi), edema (Shotha), hemorrhoids (Arsha), and abdominal distension. It is beneficial in conditions where Agni is weak. Camel milk is traditionally used in desert regions for its therapeutic properties. Verse 14.
What is Camel Milk (Ushtra Dugdha / उष्ट्रदुग्ध)?
<p>Camel milk (Ushtra Dugdha) has distinctive properties unlike other milks. It is slightly saline, light, dry, and has hot potency with pungent post-digestive effect. It alleviates both Vata and Kapha, is appetizing, and has carminative action. It is particularly useful in treating abdominal disorders, intestinal parasites (Krimi), edema (Shotha), hemorrhoids (Arsha), and abdominal distension. It is beneficial in conditions where Agni is weak. Camel milk is traditionally used in desert regions for its therapeutic properties. Verse 14.</p>
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
<ul><li>Vata-shamaka (alleviates Vata)</li><li>Kapha-shamaka (alleviates Kapha)</li><li>Deepana (appetizing)</li><li>Anulomana (carminative)</li><li>Krimi-hara (anti-parasitic)</li></ul>
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