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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.

Vata, Kapha

Hingvastak

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, Sharp

Pacifies

Vata, Kapha

Taste(s)

Pungent

Aggravates

Pitta (if overused)

Vata, Kapha (in moderation)

Honey

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, Dry

Pacifies

Vata, Kapha (in moderation)

Taste(s)

Sweet, Astringent

Aggravates

Pitta (if heated), Kapha (if overused)

Pitta, Kapha

Kale

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, dry

Pacifies

Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Bitter, astringent

Aggravates

Vata

Vata, Kapha

Leek

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, slightly oily

Pacifies

Vata, Kapha

Taste(s)

Sweet, pungent

Aggravates

Pitta (if excessive)

Kapha, Vata

Lemon

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, Dry

Pacifies

Kapha, Vata

Taste(s)

Sour

Aggravates

Pitta (if overused)

Pitta, Kapha

Lettuce

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, cooling

Pacifies

Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Sweet, astringent

Aggravates

Vata (if excessive)

Kapha

Mustard Greens

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, rough

Pacifies

Kapha

Taste(s)

Pungent, bitter

Aggravates

Vata, Pitta

Kapha, Vata

Onions

Gunas/ Qualities

Sharp, Moist

Pacifies

Kapha, Vata

Taste(s)

Pungent, Sweet (when cooked)

Aggravates

Pitta (if raw or overused)

Vata, Pitta

Peaches

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, juicy

Pacifies

Vata, Pitta

Taste(s)

Sweet, sour

Aggravates

Kapha (if excessive)

Pitta, Kapha

Pears

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, cooling

Pacifies

Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Sweet, astringent

Aggravates

Vata (if unripe)

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