| Keyword | Dadhi Varga |
| Type | D.G. |
| Reference | C.Su.27 |
| Literary Meaning | Dadhi means curd. |
| Implied Meaning | Group of curds prepared from milk of various animals. |
| Elaboration | General qualities of curd: Madhura, Amla , slightly Kashaaya ( astringent ) in taste ; it is unctuous, hot, aphrodisiac. It is used in Peenasa, Vishamajvara, Arochaka, Mootrakrichchhra, Kaars`hya . It is one of the 108 sacred elements ( Mangala Dravya ). Curd is of three types – Madhura ( Sweet ) – it is Mahaa Abhishyandi Amla ( acidic ) – it increases Kapha and Pitta Ati Amla ( hyperacidic ) – it vitiates Blood Based on method of preparation, type of milk etc. attributes of curd changes. The types of Curd are: 1. Manda Jaata ( which is partly turned in to the form of curd ) 2. Go Dadhi ( Curd prepared from milk of cow ) 3. Ajaa Dadhi . ( Curd prepared from milk of she goat ) 4. Mahishee Dadhi ( Curd prepared from milk of buffalo ) 5. Vastraadi Gaalita Dadhi ( filtered curd ) 6. Dadhi Sara . 7. Mastu . |
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