Coconut (fresh)
Sweet, cooling, unctuous; excellent Pitta-pacifier and gently nourishing.
reduces Vatareduces Pittaincreases Kapha
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): sweet
- Virya (energy): cooling
- Guna (qualities): heavy, unctuous, oily
Classical sources
- Charaka Samhita — Sutrasthana 27 — Phala varga (fruits)
- Bhavaprakasha — Nighantu — Phala varga
Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.