Corn (Maize)
Sweet-drying grain, warming; kapha-neutral, can aggravate vata.
increases Vataneutral for Pittareduces Kapha
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): sweet
- Virya (energy): heating
- Guna (qualities): light, dry
Classical sources
- Charaka Samhita — Sutrasthana 27 — Shuka-dhanya varga
- 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.