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Spinach

Spinach

Palakya (पालक्य)

vata↑*pitta↓kapha↓
sweetastringentcold

Learn about spinach in Ayurveda: Pitta-cooling leafy green. Iron-rich nutrition, dosha effects, cooking tips, and Vaidya guidance.

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Sweet Potato

Sweet Potato

Madhura Aluka (मधुर आलुक)

vata↓pitta=kapha↑*
sweetcold

Discover sweet potato in Ayurveda: the grounding Vata-pacifying tuber. Beta-carotene, nutrition, dosha effects, and Vaidya tips.

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Bottle Gourd (Lauki)

Bottle Gourd (Lauki)

Alabu (अलाबु)

vata=pitta↓kapha=
sweetcold

Explore bottle gourd (Alabu/Lauki) in Ayurveda: the cooling Pitta-pacifying vegetable. Nutrition, dosha effects, and Vaidya tips.

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Bitter Gourd

Bitter Gourd

Karavellaka (करवेल्लक)

vata↑pitta↓kapha↓
bitterhot

Discover bitter gourd (Karavellaka) in Ayurveda: blood purifier and diabetes support. Dosha effects, nutrition, and Vaidya tips.

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Okra

Okra

Bhindi / Tindisha

vata↓pitta↓kapha↑*
sweetastringentcold

Learn about okra (Bhindi) in Ayurveda: the gut-soothing vegetable. Mucilage benefits, dosha effects, and Vaidya tips. InnerVeda guide.

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Beetroot

Beetroot

Palandu Rakta (Modern Adaptation)

vata↓pitta↑*kapha=
sweethot

Discover beetroot in Ayurveda: the blood-building root vegetable. Iron-rich nutrition, dosha impact, and Vaidya guidance. InnerVeda.

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Asparagus

Asparagus

Shatavari (शतावरी)

vata↓pitta↓kapha↑*
sweetbittercold

Explore asparagus in Ayurveda: the rejuvenative vegetable related to Shatavari. Dosha effects, nutrition, and Vaidya tips. InnerVeda.

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Zucchini

Zucchini

Modern Adaptation (Shaka Varga)

vata=pitta↓kapha↓
sweetastringentcold

Learn about zucchini in Ayurveda: the light, cooling vegetable for Kapha balance. Nutrition, dosha effects, and Vaidya tips. InnerVeda.

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Cauliflower

Cauliflower

Pushpashaka (पुष्पशाक)

vata↑*pitta↓kapha↓
sweetastringentcold

Discover cauliflower in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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Cabbage

Cabbage

Patta Gobhi (पत्ता गोभी)

vata↑*pitta↓kapha↓
sweetastringentcold

Discover cabbage in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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Carrot

Carrot

Grnjana (गृञ्जन)

vata↓pitta=kapha↓
sweethot

Discover carrot in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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Peas

Peas

Matara (मटर)

vata↑*pitta↓kapha↓
sweetastringentcold

Discover peas in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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Radish

Radish

Mulaka (मूलक)

vata=pitta↑*kapha↓
pungentbitterhot

Discover radish in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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Turnip

Turnip

Shalgam (शलगम)

vata=pitta=kapha↓
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Discover turnip in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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Cucumber

Cucumber

Trapusha (त्रपुष)

vata↓pitta↓kapha↑*
sweetcold

Discover cucumber in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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Tomato

Tomato

Raktaphala (रक्तफल)

vata↑*pitta↑kapha↓
soursweethot

Discover tomato in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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Eggplant

Eggplant

Vartaku (वार्ताकु)

vata↑pitta↑*kapha↓
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Discover eggplant in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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Drumstick (Moringa)

Drumstick (Moringa)

Shigru (शिग्रु)

vata=pitta↑*kapha↓
pungentbitterhot

Discover drumstick (moringa) in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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Pumpkin

Pumpkin

Kushmanda (कूष्माण्ड)

vata↓pitta↓kapha↑*
sweetcold

Discover pumpkin in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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Broccoli

Broccoli

Haritpushpa (हरित्पुष्प)

vata↑pitta↓kapha↓
sweetastringentbittercold

Discover broccoli in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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Kale

Kale

Haritpatra (हरित्पत्र)

vata↑pitta↓kapha↓
bitterastringentcold

Discover kale in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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Onion

Onion

Palandu (पलाण्डु)

vata↓pitta↑kapha↓
pungentsweethot

Discover onion in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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Garlic

Garlic

Lashuna (लशुन)

vata↓pitta↑kapha↓
pungenthot

Discover garlic in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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Bell Pepper

Bell Pepper

Simla Mirch (शिमला मिर्च)

vata↑*pitta↓kapha↓
sweetbittercold

Discover bell pepper in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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