Fish Preparation

मत्स्यम्

Various fish preparations are described. Fish is generally sweet, heavy, hot in potency, aphrodisiac, and strengthening. Different species of fish have different properties. Freshwater fish is generally lighter than sea fish. Fried fish is heavier than fish cooked in broth. Dried fish (Shushka Matsya) is lighter than fresh fish.

What is Fish Preparation (Matsya / मत्स्य)?

<p>Various fish preparations are described. Fish is generally sweet, heavy, hot in potency, aphrodisiac, and strengthening. Different species of fish have different properties. Freshwater fish is generally lighter than sea fish. Fried fish is heavier than fish cooked in broth. Dried fish (Shushka Matsya) is lighter than fresh fish.</p>

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

<ul><li>Vrishya (aphrodisiac)</li><li>Balya (strengthening)</li><li>Chakshushya (good for eyes)</li></ul>

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