Cow's Milk
गोदुग्धम्
Cow's milk (Go-Dugdha) is considered the best among all types of milk. It is sweet in taste, cold in potency, unctuous, soft, heavy, and has a sweet post-digestive effect. It is life-giving, rejuvenative, aphrodisiac, promotes intellect, strengthening, increases breast milk, relieves fatigue, and alleviates Pitta and Vata. It is beneficial in Raktapitta (bleeding disorders), Shosha (wasting), cough, fever (chronic), Gulma (abdominal masses), Unmada (psychiatric disorders), and Grahani (irritable bowel). It promotes Ojas (vital essence) and is considered the best Rasayana (rejuvenator). Fresh, warm (straight from the cow) milk is lighter and more easily digested. The properties vary by breed and color of the cow. Verses 3-8.
What is Cow's Milk (Go-Dugdha / गोदुग्ध)?
<p>Cow's milk (Go-Dugdha) is considered the best among all types of milk. It is sweet in taste, cold in potency, unctuous, soft, heavy, and has a sweet post-digestive effect. It is life-giving, rejuvenative, aphrodisiac, promotes intellect, strengthening, increases breast milk, relieves fatigue, and alleviates Pitta and Vata. It is beneficial in Raktapitta (bleeding disorders), Shosha (wasting), cough, fever (chronic), Gulma (abdominal masses), Unmada (psychiatric disorders), and Grahani (irritable bowel). It promotes Ojas (vital essence) and is considered the best Rasayana (rejuvenator). Fresh, warm (straight from the cow) milk is lighter and more easily digested. The properties vary by breed and color of the cow. Verses 3-8.</p>
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
<ul><li>Jivaniya (life-giving)</li><li>Rasayana (rejuvenative)</li><li>Vrishya (aphrodisiac)</li><li>Medhya (intellect-promoting)</li><li>Balya (strengthening)</li><li>Stanyajanana (galactagogue)</li><li>Shramahara (fatigue-relieving)</li><li>Pittahara (alleviates Pitta)</li><li>Raktapitta-shamaka (controls bleeding disorders)</li></ul>
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