TAKRA- THE ELIXIR OF EARTH- A REVIEW ARTICLE
Dr. Rashma S. and Dr. Nischal Parthasarathy*
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda is the ancient medical science, which also deals with diet which cannot be ignored during treatment as well as for healthy life. It has explained elaborately regarding the various types of food articles & drinks which are beneficial to human beings one among them is TAKRA(BUTTERMILK). Takra is a dietary product and is being used by human beings from centuries. Takra is a product obtained by curd (fermented product of milk). In Ayurveda the usefulness of Takra is indicated as single drug or Anupana (vehicle) or as Pathya (wholesome) in various diseases like Arshas (Piles), Udara (Ascites), Grahani (Sprue) etc. Along with this Ayurveda also mentioned the importance of Takra in disturbed condition of Agni (Digestive Fire). Takra acts as Tridosha shamaka by means of its different properties. Takra is light for digestion hence it is preferable in patients suffering from the diseases having Mandagni (Low digestive fire). Due to these specialities Takra remains a key component while thinking about the medicine and dietary supplementations for the patients of Agni Vikruti.
Keywords: Takra, Buttermilk, Agnideepaka, Tridosha shamaka.
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