Butter milk – A healthy drink described in
ayurveda
Butter milk is known as “Takra” in ayurveda. Its properties
and medicinal qualities are described in as follows.
Takram laghu kashayaamlam deepanam kaphavaatajit ||
Showphodaraarshowgrahanidoshamootragrahaaruchee |
Pleehagulmaghritavyaapadgarpaanduvaamayaan jayeth ||
Butter milk does not cause heaviness when consumed. Hence it is known to have
the quality “laghu”. It gets digested quickly and easily. Butter milk is usually
sour in taste and acts as an astringent. (Due to this property butter milk helps
in reducing pores caused by
acne and pimples. It reduces hyper motility of intestines during diarrhea
and IBS. This property also helps
to shrink hemorrhoids
).Aggravated kapha and
vata are mitigated by
buttermilk. It is the best appetizer. According to ayurveda it reduces bloating
of stomach, eases symptoms of hemorrhoids, soothes intestines in IBS and helps
in indigestion.
It also reduces effects of poison and is very useful in treating anemia.
Butter milk detoxifies body and cleanses the intestines,
relieves constipation and helps to replenish intestinal flora. It has less fat
compared to milk and is rich in calcium, potassium and vit B12.
How to prepare butter milk:
Thick curd should be whipped to separate butter. The liquid portion which
remains after separating butter is called as butter milk or “takra”. When this
butter milk is mixed with water , it is called as “sajala takra”. If the
buttermilk is used without adding water, it is called as “nirjala takra”.
How to make a
Tasty drink out of buttermilk:
Home remedies using buttermilk:
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