Mattar
कलाय
Kalaya (Pea) is consumed both as fresh green peas (vegetables) and dried peas (pulse). The fresh green peas are sweet and used as vegetable. Dried peas are heavier and more Vata-aggravating. They are cooling and used in bleeding disorders. The plant is a cool-season annual with tendrils. Verses: 50-51.
What is Mattar / Green Pea (Kalaya / कलाय)?
<p>Kalaya (Pea) is consumed both as fresh green peas (vegetables) and dried peas (pulse). The fresh green peas are sweet and used as vegetable. Dried peas are heavier and more Vata-aggravating. They are cooling and used in bleeding disorders. The plant is a cool-season annual with tendrils. Verses: 50-51.</p>
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
<ul><li>Raktapittahara (alleviates bleeding)</li><li>Vatakara (Vata-aggravating)</li></ul>
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