Dry

Link to Tridosha¹:

• Is the attribute of Vata
• Decreases Pitta and Kapha

Properties:

• Increases agni
• Increases dryness and absorption
• Increases nervousness
• Creates constipation

Examples: Barley

Dry Foods should be given to anyone suffering from²:

• Kapha aggravation
• High body fat
• Those suffering from ulcers
• Those with body full of moisture

Sources:

Primary Source: Acharya Balkrishna's A Practical Approach To The Science of Ayurveda: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthy Living.

1. Ayurveda - The Science of Self-Healing - Dr Vasant D Lad - Pg 50
2. Sushruta Samhita - Pg 403