Vegetables · Classically cited
Pointed gourd
Patola·पटोल
Also called: parwal, parval, potol, pointed gourd
Light and cooling — Charaka praises Patola as wholesome, kindling appetite without heaviness; suits Pitta and Kapha.
How Pointed gourd 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 | Neutral | Broadly neutral for Vata. |
| Pitta | Balancing | Calms Pitta — favour it when Pitta runs high. |
| Kapha | Balancing | Calms Kapha — favour it when Kapha runs high. |
When to go easy
Very light and drying in excess for a depleted Vata.
Traditionally balanced with
Classical pairings that make Pointed gourd easier to digest or more balancing for the doshas.
In the classical texts
Pointed gourd is attested in the Charaka Saṃhitā (Sutrasthana 27).
Classically cited. Directly attested in the classical Ayurvedic corpus.