Carrot
Carrot
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Ayurvedic Profile
Dosha Effect
Pacifies Vata & Pitta
Rasa / Taste
Sweet; Astringent
Virya / Energy
Cooling
Medicinal Actions
Nutritive, mild diuretic, vision-supporting (beta-carotene)
Why This Plant
"Pushya is the most nourishing nakshatra — Brihaspati's cow's-udder star of sustenance and care. The carrot, a sweet grounding root that nourishes deeply, embodies Pushya's wholesome abundance."
Cultivation
Direct sow; loose deep soil; cool season; thin for good roots.
Zone: 6a
Safety
Very safe; a daily food.
