Medicinal properties of milk products, dry fruits, oil, etc.

Ayurveda has conducted in-depth study of the qualities of each food item and studied their subtle effects on the doshas of Vata,Pitta and Kapha; the seven tissues (plasma, blood, muscle, fat, bone marrow, nerves and reproductive tissues); and organs such as heart, brain, etc.

Ayurveda gives as much importance or rather greater importance to diet than medicines; this is precisely the reason why a Vaidya (Ayurveda Doctor) lays greater emphasis on dietary norms for maintaining health in case of general people and for recovery in case of patients.