Kshaudra Honey
क्षौद्रमधु
Kshaudra Madhu is produced by small brown-colored bees. It has a brownish tinge and is light and cold in properties. It is especially recommended for Prameha (urinary disorders including diabetes) due to its scraping (Lekhana) and Kapha-reducing properties. It is considered the third best type of honey for medicinal use. Verses 9-10.
What is Kshaudra Honey (क्षौद्र मधु)?
Kshaudra Madhu is produced by small brown-colored bees. It has a brownish tinge and is light and cold in properties. It is especially recommended for Prameha (urinary disorders including diabetes) due to its scraping (Lekhana) and Kapha-reducing properties. It is considered the third best type of honey for medicinal use. Verses 9-10.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 21
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Prameha-hara (alleviates urinary disorders/diabetes)
- Lekhana (scraping/reducing)
- Light and cold
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 21
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