Buffalo Ghee
माहिषघृतम्
Buffalo ghee (Mahishi Ghrita) is heavier and more unctuous than cow ghee. It is sweet in taste, cold in potency, and increases Kapha more than cow ghee. It is more nourishing (Brumhana) but harder to digest. It is suitable for those with strong digestive fire (Tikshna Agni) and those who need to gain weight. However, for regular consumption and therapeutic purposes, cow ghee is preferred over buffalo ghee due to its lighter quality and broader therapeutic applicability. Verse 6.
What is Buffalo Ghee (Mahishi Ghrita / माहिष घृत)?
<p>Buffalo ghee (Mahishi Ghrita) is heavier and more unctuous than cow ghee. It is sweet in taste, cold in potency, and increases Kapha more than cow ghee. It is more nourishing (Brumhana) but harder to digest. It is suitable for those with strong digestive fire (Tikshna Agni) and those who need to gain weight. However, for regular consumption and therapeutic purposes, cow ghee is preferred over buffalo ghee due to its lighter quality and broader therapeutic applicability. Verse 6.</p>
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
<ul><li>Guru (heavy to digest)</li><li>Snigdha (unctuous)</li><li>Kapha-kara (increases Kapha)</li></ul>
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