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Nourish & Balance: The Ayurvedic Food Index

Unlock the Healing Power of Food with Ayurveda
Step into the world of Ayurveda and discover how everyday ingredients can transform your health and vitality. This comprehensive food database is your gateway to understanding the unique qualities, dosha-balancing properties, and medicinal benefits of a wide variety of foods. Whether you're seeking to harmonize your constitution, create meals that align with nature's rhythms, or simply deepen your knowledge of Ayurvedic principles, this resource empowers you to make food your most potent medicine. Explore, experiment, and embrace the ancient wisdom that connects your plate to your well-being.

Pitta, Kapha

Asparagus

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, Dry

Pacifies

Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Sweet, Astringent, Bitter

Aggravates

Pitta, Kapha

Vata, Pitta

Avocado

Gunas/ Qualities

Cold, Heavy, Oily, Easy

Pacifies

Vata, Pitta

Taste(s)

Sweet

Aggravates

Vata, Pitta

Vata, Pitta

Black Rice

Gunas/ Qualities

Heavy, Oily

Pacifies

Vata, Pitta

Taste(s)

Sweet

Aggravates

Vata, Pitta

Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Cardamom

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, Dry

Pacifies

Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Pungent, Sweet

Aggravates

Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Cardamom

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, Dry

Pacifies

Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Pungent, Sweet

Aggravates

Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Kapha (in moderation)

Coffee

Gunas/ Qualities

Sharp, Dry

Pacifies

Kapha (in moderation)

Taste(s)

Bitter

Aggravates

Kapha (in moderation)

Pitta, Kapha

Dandelion Greens

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, Dry

Pacifies

Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Bitter, Astringent

Aggravates

Pitta, Kapha

Kapha, Vata

Garlic

Gunas/ Qualities

Sharp, Hot

Pacifies

Kapha, Vata

Taste(s)

Pungent

Aggravates

Kapha, Vata

Vata, Pitta

Ghee

Gunas/ Qualities

Easy, oily, heavy, cold

Pacifies

Vata, Pitta

Taste(s)

Sweet

Aggravates

Vata, Pitta

Vata, Kapha

Ginger

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, Dry, Sharp

Pacifies

Vata, Kapha

Taste(s)

Pungent

Aggravates

Vata, Kapha

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