Taste:Sour, Pungent, Bitter, Astringent
Natural Attributes: Sharp, Penetrating, Dry, Non sticky, Light, spreads fast
Tissue impact (Vipak): Sour, increases metabolism and Reducing
Thermal impact (Virya):Heating
Dosha impact:P++ K- V0 (increasePitta, decrease Vata and Kapha)
Digestive impact (Agni): easy to digest
Channels (Srotas): opens the channels
Feces:purgative
Urine:
Strength (Bala): reduces strength and immunity
Mind (Manas):can increase either Rajas or Tamas
Function:
Chinese five element impact:
Internal organs and meridians impact:
Beneficial for:increasing the appetite (aperitif), igniting digestion, clearing phlegm (degestif), clearing the body channels, heart congestion
Harmful for: