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🥬Spinach

Palakya (पालक्य)

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Learn about spinach in Ayurveda: Pitta-cooling leafy green. Iron-rich nutrition, dosha effects, cooking tips, and Vaidya guidance.

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🍠Sweet Potato

Madhura Aluka (मधुर आलुक)

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Discover sweet potato in Ayurveda: the grounding Vata-pacifying tuber. Beta-carotene, nutrition, dosha effects, and Vaidya tips.

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🫛Bottle Gourd (Lauki)

Alabu (अलाबु)

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Explore bottle gourd (Alabu/Lauki) in Ayurveda: the cooling Pitta-pacifying vegetable. Nutrition, dosha effects, and Vaidya tips.

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🥒Bitter Gourd

Karavellaka (करवेल्लक)

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Discover bitter gourd (Karavellaka) in Ayurveda: blood purifier and diabetes support. Dosha effects, nutrition, and Vaidya tips.

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🫛Okra

Bhindi / Tindisha

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Learn about okra (Bhindi) in Ayurveda: the gut-soothing vegetable. Mucilage benefits, dosha effects, and Vaidya tips. InnerVeda guide.

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🟣Beetroot

Palandu Rakta (Modern Adaptation)

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Discover beetroot in Ayurveda: the blood-building root vegetable. Iron-rich nutrition, dosha impact, and Vaidya guidance. InnerVeda.

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🌿Asparagus

Shatavari (शतावरी)

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Explore asparagus in Ayurveda: the rejuvenative vegetable related to Shatavari. Dosha effects, nutrition, and Vaidya tips. InnerVeda.

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🥒Zucchini

Modern Adaptation (Shaka Varga)

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Learn about zucchini in Ayurveda: the light, cooling vegetable for Kapha balance. Nutrition, dosha effects, and Vaidya tips. InnerVeda.

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🥦Cauliflower

Pushpashaka (पुष्पशाक)

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Discover cauliflower in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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🥬Cabbage

Patta Gobhi (पत्ता गोभी)

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Discover cabbage in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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🥕Carrot

Grnjana (गृञ्जन)

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Discover carrot in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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🫛Peas

Matara (मटर)

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Discover peas in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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🫚Radish

Mulaka (मूलक)

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Discover radish in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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🫜Turnip

Shalgam (शलगम)

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Discover turnip in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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🥒Cucumber

Trapusha (त्रपुष)

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Discover cucumber in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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🍅Tomato

Raktaphala (रक्तफल)

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Discover tomato in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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🍆Eggplant

Vartaku (वार्ताकु)

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Discover eggplant in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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🌿Drumstick (Moringa)

Shigru (शिग्रु)

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Discover drumstick (moringa) in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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🎃Pumpkin

Kushmanda (कूष्माण्ड)

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Discover pumpkin in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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🥦Broccoli

Haritpushpa (हरित्पुष्प)

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Discover broccoli in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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🥬Kale

Haritpatra (हरित्पत्र)

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Discover kale in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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🧅Onion

Palandu (पलाण्डु)

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Discover onion in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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🧄Garlic

Lashuna (लशुन)

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Discover garlic in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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🫑Bell Pepper

Simla Mirch (शिमला मिर्च)

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Discover bell pepper in Ayurveda: dosha effects, rasa, virya, nutrition facts, and Vaidya tips. Complete Ayurvedic food guide by InnerVeda.

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