Goat's milk

Dairy & Eggs

Goat's milk

羊奶
WarmAll SeasonsDamp-forming: Mildly

Nutritional Value

5 / 5

Organ Affinities

LungKidneyHeartStomach

Tonifies

QiBloodYinJing

Therapeutic Properties

Anti-inflammatory
Pain Relief
Calm the Spirit
Cholesterol Lowering
Diuretic
Soothes Heartburn
Healthy Pregnancy
Supports Sleep
Promotes Lactation

Quick Facts

ThermalWarm
SeasonAll Seasons
ClassificationDairy & Eggs
Damp-formingMildly

AHM Properties

In AHM, goat's milk is regarded as warmer in nature and easier to digest than cow's milk, placing it in a category of its own. It nourishes Qi, Blood, Yin, and Jing, with an affinity for the Lung, Kidney, and Heart. That warming quality makes it a better fit than cow's milk for people with deficient or cold constitutions. Classical texts point to it for consumptive depletion, post-illness recovery, and generalized weakness.

Contraindications

Slightly damp-forming — use cautiously in phlegm conditions. Easier to digest than cow's milk.

Clinically authored and reviewed by Dr. Katrina Chojnicki-Hill, DAOM, AP, Dipl. OM. Cross-referenced against American Dragon Herbs and classical AHM sources. For educational purposes only — consult a qualified AHM practitioner for personalised advice.

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