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Banana (ripe)

Sweet, heavy, grounding fruit; nourishing for Vata, heavy for Kapha.

reduces Vataneutral for Pittaincreases Kapha

Media

Banana fruit
Banana fruit · Wikimedia Commons

Ayurvedic properties

  • Rasa (taste): sweet (sour when unripe)
  • Virya (energy): heating
  • Guna (qualities): heavy, unctuous

Classical sources

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Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.