Grains · Property-derived

Amaranth

Rajgira·राजगिरा

Also called: rajgira, ramdana, amarant, chaulai grain

Light and cooling — a gluten-free pseudocereal that suits Pitta.

How Amaranth affects your doshas

In Ayurveda a food's effect depends on your constitution. This is the lens the app uses to suggest what to favour and ease off.

Effect of Amaranth on each dosha
DoshaSuitabilityNotes
Vata Use sparingly Can raise Vata — go easy when Vata runs high.
Pitta Balancing Calms Pitta — favour it when Pitta runs high.
Kapha Neutral Broadly neutral for Kapha.

Taste: Sweet, Astringent  ·  Potency: Cooling (śīta)  ·  Post-digestive: Sweet  ·  Qualities: Light, Dry

When to go easy

Light and dry, so it can unsettle Vata unless well-oiled.

Property-derived. Not directly cited classically — classified from its taste, potency and qualities. Weigh it accordingly.

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