Cow's Curd

गोदधि

Cow's curd (Go-Dadhi) is considered the best among all curds. When properly set from cow's milk, it is absorbent, aphrodisiac, and strengthening. It is recommended for Vata disorders, weakness, and poor appetite. When consumed with appropriate additives and in the right season, it is highly beneficial.

What is Cow's Curd (Go-Dadhi / गोदधि)?

Cow's curd (Go-Dadhi) is considered the best among all curds. When properly set from cow's milk, it is absorbent, aphrodisiac, and strengthening. It is recommended for Vata disorders, weakness, and poor appetite. When consumed with appropriate additives and in the right season, it is highly beneficial.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 14

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Grahi (absorbent)
  • Vrishya (aphrodisiac)
  • Balya (strengthening)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 14

References in Sushruta Samhita

Cow's curd is unctuous, sweet in post-digestive effect, digestive-stimulating, strengthening, Vata-removing, purifying, and appetite-promoting (verse 67-68).

— Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 45: Dravadravya-vidhi Adhyaya - On Liquid Substances

Cow's curd is unctuous, sweet in post-digestive effect, digestive-stimulating, strengthening, Vata-removing, purifying, and appetite-promoting (verse 67-68).

— Sushruta Samhita, Dravadravya-vidhi Adhyaya - On Liquid Substances

Source: Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 45: Dravadravya-vidhi Adhyaya - On Liquid Substances; Dravadravya-vidhi Adhyaya - On Liquid Substances

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