Introduction & Synonyms of Milk

दुग्धनामानि

This chapter opens with the names and general properties of milk (Dugdha/Kshira). Milk is described as one of the most important substances in Ayurveda, being both a food and a medicine. The text enumerates the various Sanskrit synonyms for milk. Milk is generally sweet in taste (Madhura Rasa), cold in potency (Sheeta Virya), sweet in post-digestive effect (Madhura Vipaka), and unctuous (Snigdha) in quality. It is considered Jivaniya (life-sustaining), Rasayana (rejuvenative), and Brumhana (nourishing). The chapter then proceeds to describe the specific properties of milk from eight different animals. Verses 1-3.

What is Introduction & Synonyms of Milk (Dugdha Namaani / दुग्धनामानि)?

<p>This chapter opens with the names and general properties of milk (Dugdha/Kshira). Milk is described as one of the most important substances in Ayurveda, being both a food and a medicine. The text enumerates the various Sanskrit synonyms for milk. Milk is generally sweet in taste (Madhura Rasa), cold in potency (Sheeta Virya), sweet in post-digestive effect (Madhura Vipaka), and unctuous (Snigdha) in quality. It is considered Jivaniya (life-sustaining), Rasayana (rejuvenative), and Brumhana (nourishing). The chapter then proceeds to describe the specific properties of milk from eight different animals. Verses 1-3.</p>

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