by Asaf Feit Food Index , Spices
Distilled vinegar should not be used internally since it is highly demineralizing. Quality vinegars for internal use contain more of their own minerals; even so, these are potent and should be used in moderation. The best types of vinegars are organic, naturally...
by Asaf Feit Food Index , Spices
Properties Taste: Bitter, Pungent Natural Attributes: Dry, Light, Mobile Tissue impact (Vipak): Reducing Thermal impact (Virya): heating Dosha impact: V-, P+, K-Â Digestive impact (Agni): easy to digest Channels (Srotas):Â open the channels Feces:Â Urine:Â Strength...
by Asaf Feit Food Index , Spices
Properties Taste: Sweet, Pungent, bitter Natural Attributes: Dry, Light, mobile Tissue impact (Vipak): Reducing Thermal impact (Virya): heating Dosha impact: V-, P+, K-Â Digestive impact (Agni): easy to digest Channels (Srotas):Â open the channels Feces:Â Urine:...
by Asaf Feit Food Index , Spices
Properties Taste: Pungent, Bitter, Sweet Natural Attributes: Dry, Light Tissue impact (Vipak): Pungent, decreasing Thermal impact (Virya): heating Dosha impact: V-, P+, K- Digestive impact (Agni): easy to digest Channels (Srotas):Â open the channels Feces:Â Urine:Â ...
by Asaf Feit Food Index , Spices
Properties Taste: Sour, Astringent Natural Attributes: Dry, Light Tissue impact (Vipak): Reducing Thermal impact (Virya): cooling Dosha impact: V+, P-, K- Digestive impact (Agni): easy to digest Channels (Srotas): Opens Feces: retains and absorbs Urine: diuretic...
by Asaf Feit Food Index , Spices
Properties Taste: Pungent, Sweet Natural Attributes: Oily, Light, Sharp Tissue impact (Vipak): Sweet Thermal impact (Virya): Heating Dosha impact: V-, P+, K-Â Â Digestive impact (Agni): easy to digest Channels (Srotas): Opens Feces:Â Urine: diuretic Strength (Bala):...
by Asaf Feit Food Index , Spices
Spices are used to enhance the flavor of food preparations and improve their digestibility. They belong to two worlds: that of cooking, by virtue of their flavor, and that of medicine, by virtue of their healing properties. A moderate amount of spices can aid in...
by Asaf Feit Food Index , Spices
Properties Taste: Salty, Sweet Natural Attributes: Oily Tissue impact (Vipak): Sweet, nourishing Thermal impact (Virya): heating Dosha impact: V-, P+, K+ Digestive impact (Agni): Easy to digest Channels (Srotas): Opens Feces: Moves Urine: Strength (Bala): Increase...
by Asaf Feit Food Index , Spices
Properties Taste: Pungent, Bitter, Astringent Natural Attributes: Dry, Light, Sharp, Mobile, Clear, Contractive Tissue impact (Vipak): Reducing Thermal impact (Virya): Heating Dosha impact: V-, P+, K-Â Digestive impact (Agni): Easy to digest Channels (Srotas):Â Open...
by Asaf Feit Food Index , Spices
A small serving of pickles aids digestion. For those with degenerative conditions of impaired immunity such as candida overgrowth or cancer, salt should be restricted. Taste: Sour Natural Attributes: Oily, Heavy Tissue impact (Vipak): Sour Thermal impact (Virya):...
by Asaf Feit Food Index , Spices
Taste: Pungent Natural Attributes: Dry, Light Tissue impact (Vipak): Reducing Thermal impact (Virya): Heating Dosha impact: V-, P+, K- (decrease Kapha and Vata, increase Pitta) Digestive impact (Agni): easy to digest Channels (Srotas): Opens  Feces: Urine: Strength...
by Asaf Feit Food Index , Spices
Taste: Sour Natural Attributes: Oily, Heavy Tissue impact (Vipak): Sour Thermal impact (Virya): Heating Dosha impact: V-, K+, P+ (decrease Vata, increase Pitta and Kapha) Digestive impact (Agni): Easy to digest Channels (Srotas):Â Closes Feces: soften the feces...
