“A CRITICAL REVIEW ON MADHU”

Abstract

A naturally occurring sweet substance beautifully described as nectar, Madhu is one of the most auspicious and widely used Dravyas. Being a ‘Nitya Sevaniya Dravya’, i.e., advised for daily consumption, Madhu is a widely prescribed Anupana. Our classics, ranging from the oldest literary works up to the more recent era, have classified and described honey in detailed descriptions. This article attempts to bring all the available details in our classics together and present them in a well-structured manner for understanding the utility and importance of Madhu.