Harenu (Harenu (Kalaya, Matara, Kalika))
Harenu is a classical Shimbi dhanya (legume) dravya. Botanically Pisum sativum L. (Fabaceae). Distinct from Masura (Lens culinaris) and Mudga (Vigna radiata).
Botanical name: Pisum sativum. Also known as: Harenu, Garden pea, Pisum sativum.
Properties
Madhura, Kashaya; Guru, Sheeta
Traditional uses
- Classical yusha and therapeutic food preparations
Dosha effects
- vata: increasing
- kapha: increasing
- pitta: balancing