Grains · Property-derived
Buckwheat
Kuttu·कुट्टू
Also called: kuttu, buchweizen, kotu, sarrasin
Light and cooling — a gluten-free fasting grain, gentle on Pitta.
How Buckwheat 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 | 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. |
When to go easy
Light and dry, so it can unsettle Vata.
Property-derived. Not directly cited classically — classified from its taste, potency and qualities. Weigh it accordingly.