spices
Vinegar
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...
Thyme
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...
Tarragon
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):...
Sweet Paprika
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):...
Sumac
Properties Taste: Sour, Astringent Natural Attributes: Dry, Light Tissue impact (Vipak): Reducing Thermal impact (Virya): cooling Dosha impact: V+, P-, K-Â Digestive impact (Agni): easy to digest...
Star Anise
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...
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...
Soy Sauce
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...
Rosemary
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+,...
Pickles
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...
Oregano
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...
Mango Pickle
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):...
Fennel
Taste: Sweet, Pungent Natural Attributes: Oily, Light, Sharp Tissue impact (Vipak): Sweet, nourishing Thermal impact (Virya): Cooling Dosha impact: V-, P-, K0Â Digestive impact (Agni): easy to...
Curry Leaf
Taste: Bitter, Pungent, Sweet, Astringent, Natural Attributes: Oily, Light Tissue impact (Vipak): Pungent, decreasing Thermal impact (Virya): cooling Dosha impact: K-, P-, V+ (decrease Kapha and...
Corn Flour
Taste: Sweet Natural Attributes: Sticky, Heavy, Oily Tissue impact (Vipak): Sweet, Nourishing Thermal impact (Virya): cooling Dosha impact: K+, V-, P-- (increase Kapha, Decreases Pitta and Vata)...
Baking Soda
Taste: Astringent Natural Attributes: Light, Dry Tissue impact (Vipak): Pungent, decreasing Thermal impact (Virya): cooling Dosha impact: increase Vata, decrease Pitta Digestive impact (Agni):...