Legumes · Property-derived

Moth bean

Also called: matki, moth, dew bean, turkish gram

One of the lighter pulses, especially sprouted — reduces Pitta.

How Moth bean 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 Moth bean on each dosha
DoshaSuitabilityNotes
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.

Taste: Sweet, Astringent  ·  Potency: Cooling (śīta)  ·  Post-digestive: Pungent  ·  Qualities: Light, Dry

When to go easy

Dry, so it can unsettle Vata.

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

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