Taste: Bitter, Pungent, Sweet, Astringent,Â
Natural Attributes: Oily, Light
Tissue impact (Vipak): Pungent, decreasing
Thermal impact (Virya): cooling
Dosha impact: K-, P-, V+ (decrease Kapha and Pitta, increases Vata (OK in moderation)
Digestive impact (Agni): easy to digest
Channels (Srotas): opens
Feces: Moves
Urine:
Strength (Bala): clears congestion and obstructionÂ
Mind (Manas):
Effect: appetizer, alkalizing, spleen tonic, detoxicant
Chinese five element impact:Â
Chinese medicine syndromes:
Medicinal propertiesÂ
- Nourishment (rasa): fever, diabetes
- Blood-circulation-liver: burning sensation,
- Skin: clears the skin, skin disease itching
- Respiratory system: digests phlegm
- Digestive system: ignites digestion, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, parasites
Harmful for: