Beet
Beet
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Beet
Beta vulgaris
Varieties: Detroit Dark Red, Chioggia
PlantedFoodMedicinal
Ayurvedic Profile
Dosha Effect
Pacifies Vata; balances Pitta & Kapha
Rasa / Taste
Sweet; Astringent
Virya / Energy
Heating
Medicinal Actions
Hepatic, blood-building, nitric-oxide (circulation), nutritive
Why This Plant
"The deep red root that builds the blood — earthy Capricorn nourishment reaching into the body's foundations. Beet teaches that vitality is grounded in rich, mineral-dense roots."
Cultivation
Direct sow; loose soil; cool season; eat roots and greens.
Zone: 6a
Safety
Very safe. Harmless red urine/stool is normal.
