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Black beans

Dense, drying beans; good for Kapha, potentially gas-forming for Vata.

increases Vataneutral for Pittareduces Kapha

Ayurvedic properties

  • Rasa (taste): sweet, astringent
  • Virya (energy): heating
  • Guna (qualities): heavy, dry

Classical sources

  • Lad Textbook Of Ayurveda — Modern food — classical framework appliedModern item assessed through the classical rasa/guna framework — provider validation requested.

pending provider validation

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