Vegetables · Property-derived
Fennel (bulb)
Also called: saunf bulb, fenchel, florence fennel
Sweet, light and gently cooling — settles digestion, echoing fennel seed; suits Vata and Pitta.
How Fennel (bulb) 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 | Balancing | Calms Vata — favour it when Vata runs high. |
| Pitta | Balancing | Calms Pitta — favour it when Pitta runs high. |
| Kapha | Neutral | Broadly neutral for Kapha. |
Property-derived. Not directly cited classically — classified from its taste, potency and qualities. Weigh it accordingly.