Buttermilk Formulations (Takra Kalpana)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Part of a treatment regimen including enemas and arishtas with sugar
Modern description
Various formulations based on buttermilk, used as part of a treatment regimen, especially for digestive disorders. A probiotic-rich drink that aids digestion and balances doshas.
Purpose
Part of a treatment regimen including enemas and arishtas with sugar
Indications
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Hemorrhoids (piles)
- Edema
- Sprue (malabsorption)
- Anorexia
- Ascites
- Dysuria
- Skin diseases
Classical indications
- Arsha (hemorrhoids)
- Grahani (irritable bowel syndrome)
- Udara (ascites)
- Agni Vikruti (digestive issues)
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Grahi (absorbent)
- Vata-Kapha Hara (balances Vata and Kapha)
- Rochana (improves taste)
- Srotoshodhana (cleanses the channels)
- Medohara (reduces fat tissue)
Key ingredients
- Buttermilk
- Ginger
- typically 1-2 parts per volume of buttermilk
- Black Pepper
- typically 0.5-1 part per volume of buttermilk
- Long Pepper
- typically 0.5-1 part per volume of buttermilk
- Rock Salt
- Cumin
- typically a pinch
- Curry Leaves
- few leaves
Adult dose
125-250 ml
Pediatric dose
50-100 ml (Adjusted based on age and condition)
Preparation steps
- Mix 1 part fresh yogurt with 4 parts water.
- Churn the mixture well to separate the butterfat.
- Remove the butterfat to obtain Takra.
- Add digestive spices like cumin, ginger, and coriander as needed.
Safety contraindications
- Should not be used in summer seasons, or by those who are weak, or suffering from giddiness, thirst or bleeding disorders.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charaka Samhita.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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