Broccoli
Broccoli
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Ayurvedic Profile
Dosha Effect
Balances Kapha & Pitta; can increase Vata (gas)
Rasa / Taste
Astringent; Bitter; Sweet
Virya / Energy
Cooling
Medicinal Actions
Nutritive, detoxifying (sulforaphane), antioxidant
Helps With
Why This Plant
"Magha is the royal throne star of the ancestors, ruled by the Pitris. Broccoli's crown — a regal head held high on a sturdy stalk — honors Magha's themes of lineage, dignity, and inheritance."
Cultivation
Transplant; rich soil; cool season; harvest central head then side shoots.
Zone: 6a
Safety
Very safe. May increase gas — cook well.
