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Sweet potato

Sweet, moist, grounding root; excellent for Vata, heavier for Kapha.

reduces Vataneutral for Pittaincreases Kapha

Media

Sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes · Wikimedia Commons

Ayurvedic properties

  • Rasa (taste): sweet
  • Virya (energy): heating
  • Guna (qualities): heavy, unctuous

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.