Astanga Hrudaya

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कषायोष्णविकाशित्वाद्रूक्षत्वाच्च कफे हितम् । वाते स्वाद्वम्लसान्द्रत्वात्सद्यस्कमविदाहि तत् ॥ ५ ॥

Since it is astringent (in taste), hot (in potency), dilating the channels (tissue Pores) and dry (non-unctuous) it is good for Kapha. Due to sweet and sour tastes, it is good for Vata. By its thick consistency, fresh origin it does not cause burning sensation (during or after digestion).

english translation

kaSAyoSNavikAzitvAdrUkSatvAcca kaphe hitam । vAte svAdvamlasAndratvAtsadyaskamavidAhi tat ॥ 5 ॥

hk transliteration by Sanscript