GARLIC MILK - LASHUNA KSHEERAPAKA

     Garlic Milk/Lashuna Ksheerapaka - is going to be the first guest post in Essence of Life - Food, written by my Cousin Dr. P.R. Ranjima(Mrityunjaya Ayurveda Clinic, Coimbatore), who is an Ayurvedic Physician. While talking to her for Medical assistance related to Blood Pressure & High Cholesterol, she suggested a few home remedies with her expertise in the field along with medications. And one was this Garlic Milk. Reading about the benefits and as informed by Ammu(Dr. Ranjima), about the same, I was overwhelmed and wanted to write about it in my blog. I placed a request with her, and she was happy to write about Garlic Milk for Essence of Life - Food. She has also suggested to me that we could write about some commonly followed home remedies in future.  

 

    I am glad and overwhelmed to come up with such posts. Specifically, collecting & writing about some home remedies commonly followed in Indian households, was one basic idea when I started my blog. Also, I had a label marked Home remedies especially, for it from day one. 

A sign of a cold or flu or indigestion or dysentery, the first thing I do is to go for a home remedy before visiting a Doctor. During all these years, I was always sceptical writing about it in my blog. I wanted a trustworthy source, equally vouched by an expert. So, now I think the idea is taking its complete form with the help and expertise of Dr. Ranjima.

 

    But be sure about what you are doing and follow the Home Remedies from trusted sources. 

 

 Follow it, only if it suits you.

 

    And here goes the first Guest Post, a home remedy taken from CHARAKA CHIKITSA - Garlic Milk/Lashuna Ksheerapaka. And once again, Thanks Ammu for the effort and a wonderful writeup.

Lashuna Ksheerapaka – Garlic Milk for Health

 

    Garlic Milk is considered as a highly useful remedy in Ayurveda. It is highly effective & treats multiple conditions of the body. This recipe is taken from Charaka Samhita Chikitsa Sthana 5th chapter 94- 95th sloka.

 

    Garlic is a potent herb used widely in Ayurveda. It is called Lashuna or Rasona in Ayurveda. It contains five among the six tastes, as we know as Arusuvai (Six Tastes - Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Pungent and Astringent). It is devoid of sour taste( amla rasa). 

 

GARLIC

 

 

    There is an interesting story behind Garlic – When the Devas and Asuras churned the Milky Ocean (Samudra Manthana), the Kalash of Amrita (nectar) was drunk by Rahu who was one among the Asuras. The Devas complained about it to Lord Vishnu and he at once chopped off Rahu's head before the nectar entered his body. According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that the nectar fell along with the blood of Rahu on Earth grew as Garlic.

 

    Though it has qualities of nectar, it also possesses the qualities of Asura blood, So it is avoided by people who follow a peaceful and serene lifestyle & avoided during fasting. Those who take garlic as food or medicine acts as prevention to Vata vyadhis, diseases related to bones, excess fat, worm infestations and digestive disorders due to the presence of qualities of nectar.

 

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Recipe Type - Home Remedy
Difficulty - Easy
Serves -  2
Author - Dr.P.R. Ranjima(Mrityunjaya Ayurveda Clinic, Coimbatore), Ayurvedic Physician

Preparation Time - 5 Minutes
Cooking Time - 10-15 Minutes 

 

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HOW TO MAKE GARLIC MILK

GARLIC MILK - LASHUNA KSHEERAPAKA

    There are various forms of medicine preparations explained in Ayurveda like Lehya, Taila, Kashaya etc. One such preparation where medicines are boiled with milk is called as Ksheerapaka (which literally means cooking in Milk).

 

This recipe can be prepared easily & can be used as a home remedy for various conditions.

 

INGREDIENTS: 

 

Garlic Pods – 1 part(10 Gms)

Milk – 4 parts (40 ml)

Water – 4 parts (40 ml)

Method of Preparation:

• Remove the husk from the garlic pods. 
• Pound them well to make a paste.
• Take the milk & water in a vessel, add the pound garlic pods into it.
• Boil this mixture on a low flame, stirring continuously, until the milk gets reduced to half(40 ml).
• Strain it.

Dosage:

• Divide the quantity into two parts and have it twice a day after food.
• Suitable Dosage: Approximately 10- 50ml for adults.

Benefits of Garlic Milk:

As per Charaka Samhita, it cures

 

• Vata gulma(Abdominal lumps), 
• Udavarta(Belching), 
• Gridhrasi(Sciatica), 
• Vishama jwara(Fever), 
• Hridroga(Heart Disease), 
• Vidradhi(Abscess), 
• Shotha(Edema)

 

    Garlic Milk remedy does not cause bad breath.  The fat and water-soluble active principles are transferred, into the milk. Milk with its coolant nature reduces the hotness and pungency of raw garlic pods. Those who cannot tolerate the taste of garlic, this is the best way to reap the benefits of garlic.  The pungent nature of garlic widens the narrow blood vessels, thus improving good blood flow not only in the heart but also in legs and brain. It prevents diseases due to circulatory problems.
 

Also, Garlic Milk help to,

 

• Reduce bad cholesterol,
• Keep heart healthy,
• Relieve for digestive troubles, 
• Relieve bloating & constipation,
• Reduce back pain and inflammation related to sciatica or spinal disc issues.

Precautions:

• Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking.
• Do not take too much of salty and sour foods.
• Avoid too much exposure to sunlight.
• Reduce stress and anger.

 

*Persons with excess heat, mouth ulcers, & who has burning sensation in eyes and during urination, should consult an Ayurvedic physician before taking the garlic milk.

 

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DISCLAIMER:

Please remember these treatments options are only meant as guidelines and in no way replace the advice or treatment provided by your medical practitioner. It is always good to seek the advice of your physician, homeopath, naturopath, or herbalist for professional advice in any matter related to your health. This article is for information purposes only.