Taste: astringent, sweet
Natural Attributes: Heavy, Sticky
Tissue impact (Vipak): Reducing
Thermal impact (Virya): Cooling
Dosha impact: Kapha-, Pitta–, Vata+
Digestive impact (Agni): Easy to digest
Channels (Srotas): closes
Feces: retains
Urine:Â
Strength (Bala): +
Mind (Manas): Sattvic
Function:Â
Chinese five element impact:Â
Internal organs and meridians impact:
Beneficial for:Â
Good for children sore throat, tongue sores, mouth sores, fractures, improves assimilation, good for the skin