Sauvira
सौवीरम्
Sauvira (also called Kanjika) is a fermented preparation made from barley or rice. It is sour, light, dry, and hot in potency. It is appetizing, digestive, and helps in alleviating Kapha dosha. It is used both as a food and as a therapeutic preparation.
What is Sauvira (Fermented Barley Drink / सौवीर)?
<p>Sauvira (also called Kanjika) is a fermented preparation made from barley or rice. It is sour, light, dry, and hot in potency. It is appetizing, digestive, and helps in alleviating Kapha dosha. It is used both as a food and as a therapeutic preparation.</p>
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
<ul><li>Deepana (appetizing)</li><li>Pachana (digestive)</li><li>Kaphanashaka (destroys Kapha)</li></ul>
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