Mung bean sprouts
Light, cooling, cleansing sprouts good for Kapha and Pitta; cook lightly for Vata.
increases Vatareduces Pittareduces Kapha
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): astringent, sweet
- Virya (energy): cooling
- Guna (qualities): light, dry
Classical sources
- Charaka Samhita — Sutrasthana 27 — Shami-dhanya varga (pulses)
- 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.