Grains · Property-derived
Brown rice
Also called: whole rice, wholegrain rice, vollkornreis
The whole grain keeps its bran — more substantial and slower-releasing than white rice.
How Brown rice 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.
| Dosha | Suitability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vata | Neutral | Broadly neutral for Vata. |
| Pitta | Neutral | Broadly neutral for Pitta. |
| Kapha | Use sparingly | Can raise Kapha — go easy when Kapha runs high. |
When to go easy
Heavier and drier than white rice, so it adds to Kapha and needs more chewing.
Best time to eat it
Property-derived. Not directly cited classically — classified from its taste, potency and qualities. Weigh it accordingly.