Properties of Buttermilk
तक्रगुणाः
Takra (buttermilk) is light, sour-astringent-sweet in taste, hot in potency, and has a sweet post-digestive effect. It is appetizing, digestive, absorbent, and alleviates both Vata and Kapha. It is specifically recommended in Grahani (IBS/sprue), Arsha (hemorrhoids), Shotha (edema), Pandu (anemia), Mutra-roga (urinary disorders), Atisara (diarrhea), Arochaka (anorexia), and Medoroga (obesity). The text famously states that buttermilk is the best remedy for disorders caused by Kapha and Vata. Unlike curd, buttermilk does not increase Kapha and is considered far more therapeutic. Verses 5-10.
What is Properties of Buttermilk (Takra Guna / तक्रगुण)?
<p>Takra (buttermilk) is light, sour-astringent-sweet in taste, hot in potency, and has a sweet post-digestive effect. It is appetizing, digestive, absorbent, and alleviates both Vata and Kapha. It is specifically recommended in Grahani (IBS/sprue), Arsha (hemorrhoids), Shotha (edema), Pandu (anemia), Mutra-roga (urinary disorders), Atisara (diarrhea), Arochaka (anorexia), and Medoroga (obesity). The text famously states that buttermilk is the best remedy for disorders caused by Kapha and Vata. Unlike curd, buttermilk does not increase Kapha and is considered far more therapeutic. Verses 5-10.</p>
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
<ul><li>Deepana (appetizing)</li><li>Pachana (digestive)</li><li>Grahi (absorbent)</li><li>Vata-Kapha shamaka (alleviates Vata and Kapha)</li><li>Arsha-hara (treats hemorrhoids)</li><li>Grahani-hara (treats IBS)</li><li>Mutra-roga-hara (treats urinary disorders)</li><li>Shophahara (anti-edema)</li><li>Pandu-hara (treats anemia)</li><li>Medohara (anti-obesity)</li></ul>
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