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Raw leafy salad

Light, dry, cooling raw greens; good for Kapha and Pitta, drying and rough for Vata.

increases Vatareduces Pittareduces Kapha

Ayurvedic properties

  • Rasa (taste): astringent, bitter
  • Virya (energy): cooling
  • Guna (qualities): light, dry, rough

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.