Fruits · Property-derived

Mango (ripe)

Amra·आम्र

Also called: aam, mango, ripe mango

Sweet, heavy and building — settling for Vata and classically regarded as strengthening.

How Mango (ripe) 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 Mango (ripe) on each dosha
DoshaSuitabilityNotes
Vata Balancing Calms Vata — favour it when Vata runs high.
Pitta Neutral Broadly neutral for Pitta.
Kapha Use sparingly Can raise Kapha — go easy when Kapha runs high.

Taste: Sweet  ·  Potency: Heating (uṣṇa)  ·  Post-digestive: Sweet  ·  Qualities: Heavy, Oily

When to go easy

Heavy and sweet: it adds to Kapha, and in quantity its warmth tells on Pitta.

Best time to eat it

Season: Summer

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

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