Millet
Light, warming, drying grain ideal for reducing Kapha.
increases Vataneutral for Pittareduces Kapha
Media
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): sweet, astringent
- Virya (energy): heating
- Guna (qualities): light, dry
Classical sources
- Charaka Samhita — Sutrasthana 27 — Shuka-dhanya varga (grains)
- 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.