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Ayurvedic Dravya · Dairy · — kcal / 100g

Sheep milk Avi Ksheera

Sheep milk is a traditional Ayurvedic dairy valued for its sweet taste and heating potency.

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Sheep milk — Ayurvedic Dairy & USDA Nutrition

Sheep milk — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Increases (+2)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Oily, Dense
Digestibility & Agni
2/5 · Agni -1
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira · Morning

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Sheep milk is a traditional Ayurvedic dairy valued for its sweet taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Richest in fat and protein of common milks; classical texts treat it warily — cheese and yogurt are its better destinations.

Classical Provenance: Charaka Sutrasthana 27 (avi ksheera, cautionary).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • mostly as cheese and yogurt in world cuisines

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: kapha excess
  • Contraindication: high pitta
  • Contraindication: classical texts rank avi ksheera low among milks
  • Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): fish, sour fruit (milk rules)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Sheep milk

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup (245g):

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