Buffalo Curd

माहिषदधि

Buffalo curd (Mahishi Dadhi) is heavier and more unctuous than cow's curd. It increases Kapha and is more difficult to digest. It is used less frequently therapeutically due to its excessive heaviness. It should be consumed only by persons with strong digestive fire and those engaged in heavy physical labor.

What is Buffalo Curd (Mahishi Dadhi / माहिषदधि)?

<p>Buffalo curd (Mahishi Dadhi) is heavier and more unctuous than cow's curd. It increases Kapha and is more difficult to digest. It is used less frequently therapeutically due to its excessive heaviness. It should be consumed only by persons with strong digestive fire and those engaged in heavy physical labor.</p>

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

<ul><li>Guru (very heavy)</li><li>Kapha-kara (increases Kapha)</li><li>Snigdha (unctuous)</li></ul>

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