Cucumber
Very cooling, hydrating vegetable; excellent for Pitta and summer heat.
neutral for Vatareduces Pittaincreases Kapha
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Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): sweet, astringent
- Virya (energy): cooling
- Guna (qualities): heavy, moist
Classical sources
- Charaka Samhita — Sutrasthana 27 — Shaka varga (vegetables)
- Bhavaprakasha — Nighantu — Shaka varga
Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.