Goat's Curd

अजादधि

Goat's curd (Aja Dadhi) is lighter than cow's or buffalo curd due to the inherent lightness of goat's milk. It is absorbent and appetizing. It is recommended in Atisara (diarrhea) and Grahani (irritable bowel) due to its Grahi property. Being light, it is easier to digest and suitable for persons with weak digestive fire.

What is Goat's Curd (Aja Dadhi / अजादधि)?

Goat's curd (Aja Dadhi) is lighter than cow's or buffalo curd due to the inherent lightness of goat's milk. It is absorbent and appetizing. It is recommended in Atisara (diarrhea) and Grahani (irritable bowel) due to its Grahi property. Being light, it is easier to digest and suitable for persons with weak digestive fire.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 14

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Grahi (absorbent)
  • Deepana (appetizing)
  • Laghu (light)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 14

References in Sushruta Samhita

Goat's curd destroys Kapha and Pitta, is light, removes Vata accumulation, is sweet in digestion, aphrodisiac, and pacifies Vata and Pitta (verse 68-69).

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

Goat's curd destroys Kapha and Pitta, is light, removes Vata accumulation, is sweet in digestion, aphrodisiac, and pacifies Vata and Pitta (verse 68-69).

— 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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