Vegetables · Property-derived
Spinach
Palakya·पालक्य
Also called: palak, spinat, saag
Light, cooling and astringent — suits Pitta heat and Kapha heaviness.
How Spinach 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 | Use sparingly | Can raise Vata — go easy when Vata runs high. |
| Pitta | Balancing | Calms Pitta — favour it when Pitta runs high. |
| Kapha | Balancing | Calms Kapha — favour it when Kapha runs high. |
When to go easy
Rough and drying, so it unsettles Vata, particularly raw.
Property-derived. Not directly cited classically — classified from its taste, potency and qualities. Weigh it accordingly.