Curd(Yogurt) in Ayurveda
Curd refers to the product obtained by curdling milk with an acidic agent such as lemon juice.
General properties of curd.
According to Ayurveda the properties of curd are described as follows.Amla paka rasam grahi guru ushnam dadhi vatajit |
meda shukra bala shleshma pitta rakta agni shopha krut ||
Curds are sour in taste, hot in potency, is heavy to digest (takes a longer period to undergo digestion). It increases fat, strength, kapha, pitta and digestive power.
Whenever there is swelling or inflammation, if curds are taken, it worsens the inflammation.
Note that these properties are attributed to sour curds.
Curd is sour in taste that is it has amla rasa .
Curd will have sour taste even after it's digestion so it's Rasa and Vipaka both are Amla or Sour.
It absorbs water from the intestines so it is called grahi. Due to this property it is used to treat diarrhea and dysentery.
It causes heaviness when used in excess and may cause constipation.
It mitigates Vata dosha, increases kapha and Pitta dosha. Curd should not be used in diseases where blood is vitiated by doshas.
Regular consumption of curd in pure form increases body fat and may cause obesity.
Curd helps to increase quality and quantity of semen.
It strengthens the body.
Consumption of curd accelerates digestion or Agni, stimulates the taste buds and acts as an appetizer.
Curd is found to be very beneficial in diseases of duodenum.
It reduces the irritability of bladder and helps in emptying the bladder easily.
Ayurveda explains the benefits of curds based on different types.
This types are explained as per the taste and the method of preparation.
If used properly curd can be an excellent ayurvedic home remedy for many health conditions.
Let us see the different types of curds as per Ayurveda.
1. Thick semi formed curd - This type of curd is not fully formed and does not have any particular taste.
It is not good for consumption.
It causes three dosha imbalance and ill health so you should not take the thick semi formed curd.
2. Sweet curd.
It is the type of curd which is thick and sweet.
This sweet curd increases body fat and kapha dosha.
It pacifies vata and Pitta dosha.
It is very useful in blood and Pitta related disorders it is considered as natural aphrodisiac.
This types are explained as per the taste and the method of preparation.
If used properly curd can be an excellent ayurvedic home remedy for many health conditions.
Let us see the different types of curds as per Ayurveda.
1. Thick semi formed curd - This type of curd is not fully formed and does not have any particular taste.
It is not good for consumption.
It causes three dosha imbalance and ill health so you should not take the thick semi formed curd.
2. Sweet curd.
It is the type of curd which is thick and sweet.
This sweet curd increases body fat and kapha dosha.
It pacifies vata and Pitta dosha.
It is very useful in blood and Pitta related disorders it is considered as natural aphrodisiac.
3. Sour curds - It increases the digestive fire. It is hot in nature and it increases pitta and kapha dosha. It also increases the appetite or the digestive fire.
4. Very sour curds
It also increases digestive fire it's hot in nature and increases Vata and Pitta
Some other types of curds are also mentioned in Ayurvedic samhitas
1.Curds prepared from goat's milk
It is an excellent remedy for balancing the three doshas.
Used in respiratory conditions and to improve digestion it is light, cures cold, cough and breathing problem. This type of curd also increases the digestive fire.
2. Curd prepared from Buffalo milk
It takes very long time for digestion. It is very heavy to digest.
This type curd increases kapha and pacifies vata and pitta dosha.
It is a natural aphrodisiac.
It is an excellent remedy for balancing the three doshas.
Used in respiratory conditions and to improve digestion it is light, cures cold, cough and breathing problem. This type of curd also increases the digestive fire.
2. Curd prepared from Buffalo milk
It takes very long time for digestion. It is very heavy to digest.
This type curd increases kapha and pacifies vata and pitta dosha.
It is a natural aphrodisiac.
This curd has madhura vipaka, that is, it attains sweet taste after digestion.
It is unctous or it is a lubricant.
3. Curds prepared from fat-free milk - This type of Curd is a natural coolant. It improves taste and increases the digestive fire. It is very beneficial in case of digestive problems such as indigestion and heaviness in the body after meals.
4. Curds when mixed with sugar - It is an excellent thirst reliever. Same goes with curd mixed with jaggery. It is also an aphrodisiac. It is good for those who want to gain weight.
When used wisely the benefits of curds are innumerable.
Benefits of curd
Curd has amla rasa or sour taste, amla vipaka or sour effect after digestion.
It is grahi or absorbent.
It is guru or heavy to digest.
It is ushna or it is hot in nature especially the sour curd.
It increases fat semen strength and Agni.
It increases taste.
It is appetizer, useful in anorexia, Rhinitis, dysuria.
It improves digestive strength and it is very beneficial in emaciation.
Cow milk curd is balavardhaka that is it increases strength .
It is Agni deepana it increases the digestive fire.
It decreases vata .
Increases taste
It improves digestive strength and it is very beneficial in emaciation.
Cow milk curd is balavardhaka that is it increases strength .
It is Agni deepana it increases the digestive fire.
It decreases vata .
Increases taste
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