Properties of Buffalo Butter
माहिषनवनीतम्
Buffalo butter (Mahishi Navanita) is described as sweet in taste, cold in potency, heavier and more unctuous than cow butter. It is more nourishing (Brumhana) but also harder to digest. It increases Kapha more than cow butter. It is aphrodisiac and provides more bulk/nourishment. However, being excessively heavy, it is not recommended for those with weak digestion. It increases unctuousness in the body and is specifically useful for those who are emaciated or need to gain weight. Verse 3.
What is Properties of Buffalo Butter (Mahishi Navanita / माहिषनवनीत)?
<p>Buffalo butter (Mahishi Navanita) is described as sweet in taste, cold in potency, heavier and more unctuous than cow butter. It is more nourishing (Brumhana) but also harder to digest. It increases Kapha more than cow butter. It is aphrodisiac and provides more bulk/nourishment. However, being excessively heavy, it is not recommended for those with weak digestion. It increases unctuousness in the body and is specifically useful for those who are emaciated or need to gain weight. Verse 3.</p>
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
<ul><li>Vrishya (aphrodisiac)</li><li>Brumhana (nourishing)</li><li>Guru (heavy)</li></ul>
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