General Properties of Curd
दधिगुणाः
Curd (Dadhi) is sour in taste, hot in potency, and heavy, unctuous in quality. It is absorbent (Grahi), appetizing, aphrodisiac, strengthening, and alleviates Vata. It increases Kapha, Pitta, Rakta (blood), and Medas (fat). It promotes strength and taste perception (Ruchikara). Curd aggravates Pitta and Kapha but is excellent for Vata disorders. It increases digestive fire (Agni-deepana). The text emphasizes that curd properties vary significantly based on the degree of fermentation (whether fully set, half-set, or over-fermented). Verses 1-5.
What is General Properties of Curd (Dadhi Guna / दधिगुण)?
<p>Curd (Dadhi) is sour in taste, hot in potency, and heavy, unctuous in quality. It is absorbent (Grahi), appetizing, aphrodisiac, strengthening, and alleviates Vata. It increases Kapha, Pitta, Rakta (blood), and Medas (fat). It promotes strength and taste perception (Ruchikara). Curd aggravates Pitta and Kapha but is excellent for Vata disorders. It increases digestive fire (Agni-deepana). The text emphasizes that curd properties vary significantly based on the degree of fermentation (whether fully set, half-set, or over-fermented). Verses 1-5.</p>
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
<ul><li>Grahi (absorbent)</li><li>Rochana (appetizing)</li><li>Vrishya (aphrodisiac)</li><li>Balya (strengthening)</li><li>Vata-shamaka (alleviates Vata)</li><li>Snehana (oleating)</li><li>Shukrala (semen-promoting)</li></ul>
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