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Pumpkin

Sweet, grounding, cooked-warm squash; nourishing and calming.

reduces Vatareduces Pittaneutral for Kapha

Ayurvedic properties

  • Rasa (taste): sweet
  • Virya (energy): cooling
  • Guna (qualities): heavy, moist

Classical sources

Source: Classical dietetics. pending provider validation

Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.