kasani :
Rasa: Tikta Guna: Laghu Ruksha
Veerya: Sheetha
Vipaka: Katu
Karma: Kaphapittasamaka
Kasani or Chicory is a well known coffee substitute and has various nutritive properties. The phytochemicals are present throughout the plant but the main constituents are present in the root. Chicoric acid is the major chemical constituent of Kasani. Kasani has anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. It helps to manage liver diseases, constipation, flatulence and slow digestion
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Dr Mohamed Rifas
A dual country licensed Ayurveda Physician, currently working in Dubai as Head of Ayurveda and Yoga department. He also works as visiting doctor for Dr Hassan Ayurveda Brain and Spine Specialty Hospital. He is specialized in joint issues, brain and spine related issues and gastrointestinal issues with respect to anxiety.
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