Makshika Honey

माक्षिकमधु

Makshika Madhu is produced by reddish-brown colored bees called Makshika. It has a tawny (Taila-varna, oil-like) color. This variety is considered the best (Pradhana) among all eight types of honey. It is especially beneficial in eye diseases, Kapha-Pitta disorders, hepatitis/jaundice (Kamala), hemorrhoids (Arsha), consumption/wasting (Kshaya), cough (Kasa), and asthma/dyspnea (Shwasa). It is the most commonly recommended type for medicinal purposes. Verses 5-6.

What is Makshika Honey (माक्षिक मधु)?

<p>Makshika Madhu is produced by reddish-brown colored bees called Makshika. It has a tawny (Taila-varna, oil-like) color. This variety is considered the best (Pradhana) among all eight types of honey. It is especially beneficial in eye diseases, Kapha-Pitta disorders, hepatitis/jaundice (Kamala), hemorrhoids (Arsha), consumption/wasting (Kshaya), cough (Kasa), and asthma/dyspnea (Shwasa). It is the most commonly recommended type for medicinal purposes. Verses 5-6.</p>

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

<ul><li>Best among all honey types</li><li>Useful in diseases of the eyes</li><li>Alleviates Kapha and Pitta disorders</li><li>Beneficial in Kamala (jaundice/hepatitis)</li><li>Useful in Arsha (hemorrhoids)</li><li>Useful in Kshaya (consumption/wasting)</li><li>Useful in Kasa (cough)</li><li>Useful in Shwasa (asthma/dyspnea)</li></ul>

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