Barley
Light, drying, diuretic grain that reduces Kapha and excess fluid.
increases Vatareduces Pittareduces Kapha
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Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): sweet, astringent
- Virya (energy): cooling
- Guna (qualities): light, dry
Classical sources
- Charaka Samhita — Sutrasthana 27 — Shuka-dhanya varga (grains)
- Bhavaprakasha — Nighantu — Dhanya varga
Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.