Did You Know About BANANA ?
Did You Know About BANANA ? In Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine that originated in India thousands of years ago, bananas are known as "Kadali" or "Mocha Phala." Ayurveda classifies foods and herbs based on their qualities, tastes, and effects on the body. Bananas are considered to have various Ayurvedic properties: Rasa (Taste): Bananas are primarily sweet in taste (madhura rasa), although they may also have a slight astringent taste. Virya (Potency): They are considered to have a cooling (sheeta virya) effect on the body, which can help balance excess heat or Pitta dosha. Vipaka (Post-Digestive Effect): Bananas have a sweet post-digestive effect (madhura vipaka), which means that they nourish and provide long-lasting energy. Guna (Quality): In terms of qualities, bananas are considered heavy (guru) and unctuous (snigdha), which makes them suitable for balancing Vata dosha when ripe. Unripe bananas may have a more astringent quality. Prabhava (Specia...