Sour

अम्लदधि

Amla Dadhi (sour/well-fermented curd) is properly set curd with full sourness. It is hot in potency and increases Pitta and Kapha. While it is appetizing and strengthening, excessive sourness indicates over-fermentation which vitiates blood (Rakta) and aggravates Pitta. The text advises moderation in consuming very sour curd. Verses 7-9.

What is Sour / Properly Set Curd (Amla Dadhi / अम्लदधि)?

<p>Amla Dadhi (sour/well-fermented curd) is properly set curd with full sourness. It is hot in potency and increases Pitta and Kapha. While it is appetizing and strengthening, excessive sourness indicates over-fermentation which vitiates blood (Rakta) and aggravates Pitta. The text advises moderation in consuming very sour curd. Verses 7-9.</p>

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

<ul><li>Pitta-vardhaka (increases Pitta)</li><li>Kapha-vardhaka (increases Kapha)</li><li>Rakta-dushaka (vitiates blood)</li><li>Deepana (appetizing)</li></ul>

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