Polika
पोलिका
Polika is a type of bread (Roti) prepared with refined wheat flour and cooked with ghee. It is heavier and more unctuous than plain Roti. It is highly nourishing, strengthening, and aphrodisiac. However, being heavy, it requires strong digestive fire for proper digestion.
What is Wheat Bread with Ghee (Polika / Maide ki Roti / पोलिका)?
Polika is a type of bread (Roti) prepared with refined wheat flour and cooked with ghee. It is heavier and more unctuous than plain Roti. It is highly nourishing, strengthening, and aphrodisiac. However, being heavy, it requires strong digestive fire for proper digestion.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 11
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Balya (strengthening)
- Brumhana (nourishing)
- Vrishya (aphrodisiac)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 11
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