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Tofu

Cooling, soft soy product; calming for Pitta, heavier for Kapha.

neutral for Vatareduces Pittaincreases Kapha

Ayurvedic properties

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

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.