Birds that Scratch
विष्किरमांस
Viskira birds are those that scratch the ground for food — includes peacock, partridge, quail, jungle fowl etc. Their meat is generally light, cooling, absorbent and balances all doshas. They are among the best birds for therapeutic meat consumption. The Viskira category is equivalent to Jangala among quadrupeds. Verses: 20-26.
What is Birds that Scratch (Viskira Pakshi / विष्किर पक्षी)?
<p>Viskira birds are those that scratch the ground for food — includes peacock, partridge, quail, jungle fowl etc. Their meat is generally light, cooling, absorbent and balances all doshas. They are among the best birds for therapeutic meat consumption. The Viskira category is equivalent to Jangala among quadrupeds. Verses: 20-26.</p>
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
<ul><li>Grahi (absorbent)</li><li>Tridoshahara (balances all three doshas)</li></ul>
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