Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Builds ojas and all tissues when digested well; classical anupana (vehicle) for many preparations.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Always warm, never cold; boil with a pinch of ginger or cardamom to reduce heaviness; drink alone, not with meals.
Classical Provenance: Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana 27 (Ksheera varga); Ashtanga Hridaya Sutrasthana 5.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- warmed with cardamom, ginger or turmeric
- dates
- soaked almonds
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: lactose intolerance
- Contraindication: high kapha, congestion, ama
- Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): fish
- Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): salt
- Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): sour fruit
- Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): banana
- Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): yogurt
- Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): radish
- Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): leafy greens in same meal
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Milk, whole cow
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup (244g):
