Fruits · Property-derived
Lemon
Nimbuka·निम्बुक
Also called: nimbu, zitrone, lime, lemon juice
Sour and light — stimulates a dull appetite and cuts Kapha, and a squeeze settles Vata.
How Lemon 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 | Use sparingly | Can raise Pitta — go easy when Pitta runs high. |
| Kapha | Balancing | Calms Kapha — favour it when Kapha runs high. |
When to go easy
Sour and heating: it adds to Pitta.
Cautions
- Acid Reflux
Practical and symptom-based, not a classical contraindication.
Property-derived. Not directly cited classically — classified from its taste, potency and qualities. Weigh it accordingly.