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)?
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.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 21
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Best among all honey types
- Useful in diseases of the eyes
- Alleviates Kapha and Pitta disorders
- Beneficial in Kamala (jaundice/hepatitis)
- Useful in Arsha (hemorrhoids)
- Useful in Kshaya (consumption/wasting)
- Useful in Kasa (cough)
- Useful in Shwasa (asthma/dyspnea)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 21
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