Review of Curd, Paneer and Cheese as Nitya Asevaniya Ahara Dravya w.s.r. to Dadhi, Kilat and Kurchika

Abstract

Curd, Paneer and Cheese are rich source of milk protein, calcium, Vitamin A, Phosphorous, vitamins, minerals and protein which are required by the body in high proportions for healthy growth and development. It is common food in India. Cheese is also a rich source of fat. Curd, Paneer and Cheese can be correlated with Dadhi, Paneer and Cheese in Ayurveda classics which are listed in Nitya Asevaniya Ahara Dravya (food items not to be taken in daily diet). Present study aims to explain rationale behind description of these food items as Nitya Asevaniya Ahara Dravya.

Critical Review on Panchamritha – The Magical Combination Which Modifies Life

“…It is Agnideepaka (digestive) Shukravardhaka, Snehana, Grahi (Constipated), Balavardhaka, Medovardhaka (excess fat tissue) mamsavardhana (excess muscle tissue), Mangalakari (Auspicious) and used in Aruchi (Anorexia) Mutrakruchha, Pratisyaya (Rhinitis), Sheetakajwara, Vishamajwara, Kasa, &Karshya (Lean). [12,13] Table 2: Nutritional value of Curd [14] Content Dadhi rich in vitamins like B-12, riboflavin, protein, minerals like calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, iodine, Zinc, and Lactic acid bacteria. Lactic acid bacteria act as a potential source of probiotics.…”