Old vs. New Honey
नवमधु-पुराणमधु
New honey (Nava Madhu) is described as nourishing (Brumhana), slightly laxative, and increases Kapha. It is heavier and more building in nature. Old honey (Purana Madhu) — honey that has been stored for more than one year — is considered superior for medicinal purposes. Old honey is light, dry, has a scraping (Lekhana) action, reduces Kapha and fat (Meda), and is better for treating obesity, diabetes (Prameha), and Kapha disorders. It is more potent in its Yogavahi (catalytic carrier) property. The principle is: the older the honey, the better its medicinal properties, particularly for Lekhana and Kapha-reducing actions. Verses 17-18.
What is Old vs. New Honey (Nava and Purana Madhu / नव एवं पुराण मधु)?
<p>New honey (Nava Madhu) is described as nourishing (Brumhana), slightly laxative, and increases Kapha. It is heavier and more building in nature. Old honey (Purana Madhu) — honey that has been stored for more than one year — is considered superior for medicinal purposes. Old honey is light, dry, has a scraping (Lekhana) action, reduces Kapha and fat (Meda), and is better for treating obesity, diabetes (Prameha), and Kapha disorders. It is more potent in its Yogavahi (catalytic carrier) property. The principle is: the older the honey, the better its medicinal properties, particularly for Lekhana and Kapha-reducing actions. Verses 17-18.</p>
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