Bok Choy
Bok Choy
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Ayurvedic Profile
Dosha Effect
Balances Kapha & Pitta
Rasa / Taste
Sweet; Astringent; Bitter
Virya / Energy
Cooling
Medicinal Actions
Nutritive, hydrating, mineral-rich
Helps With
Why This Plant
"A tender, water-rich green of the cool perimeter — lunar Cancer's nourishing, hydrating care. Quick and gentle, bok choy teaches the nourishment of softness and moisture."
Cultivation
Direct sow or transplant; cool season; moist rich soil; fast-growing.
Zone: 6a
Safety
Very safe; a daily green.
