Mare's Milk
अश्वदुग्धम्
Mare's milk (Ashva Dugdha or Vadava Dugdha) is sweet-sour-saline in taste and hot in potency. It is relatively light and has strengthening properties. It is particularly used for alleviating Vata disorders. The text notes this milk is not commonly available for therapeutic use but has specific indications. It may cause slight aggravation of Pitta due to its heating nature. Verse 15.
What is Mare's Milk (Ashva Dugdha / अश्वदुग्ध)?
<p>Mare's milk (Ashva Dugdha or Vadava Dugdha) is sweet-sour-saline in taste and hot in potency. It is relatively light and has strengthening properties. It is particularly used for alleviating Vata disorders. The text notes this milk is not commonly available for therapeutic use but has specific indications. It may cause slight aggravation of Pitta due to its heating nature. Verse 15.</p>
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
<ul><li>Vata-shamaka (alleviates Vata)</li><li>Balya (strengthening)</li></ul>
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