vegetables

PeppermintPeppermint’s high concentration of an aromatic, volatile oil known as Mentha, gives mint its fresh smell. Mentha, like many aromatic oils, shocks, refreshes and numbs, with the...

PeasAlthough botanically they are defined as fruit, sweet peas behave like the legumes they so closely resemble: cool, heavy, sweet and astringent. Their naturally cooling properties are...

Parsley (fresh)Parsley is an exceptional diuretic, which allows for water excretion without the loss of electrolytes. It's hot and dry qualities are helpful for draining excess Kapha, as...

OnionPungent and penetrating, raw onions have strong laxative, diaphoretic and antibacterial properties.The qualities of cooked onions are somewhat different than those of raw onions....

LettuceCool and bitter, lettuce is perfect for overheated, aggressive or impatient people. It is also a good match for the overweight, lethargic, watery individuals, that can benefit...

LeekPropertiesTaste: pungentNatural Attributes: Light, Slightly oily, HotTissue impact (Vipak): ReducingThermal impact (Virya): WarmingDosha impact: Increases Pitta, decreases Vata and...

KohlrabiA member of the cabbage family, kohlrabi aggravates vata due to its dryness. To avoid this, Vata should consume kohlrabi cooked, oiled and well spiced. PropertiesTaste: sweet,...

GarlicGarlic is very stimulating and warming, and is known as an aphrodisiac, which awakens one's desires. For this reason, yogis and monks in India avoid garlic.Raw garlic is pungent,...

Fresh GingerVery hot and sharp, fresh ginger is used to alleviate Kapha related symptoms, and aggravates Pitta. The sweet post digestive effect of ginger moistens and nourishes tissues,...

CucumberThe iconic image of a woman resting with cucumber slices on her eyes, strongly implies its cooling and freshening nature. Cucumber can be used to relieve thirst and freshen...

Coriander (leaves)Coriander is a great vegetable for aiding digestion while cooling the blood and detoxifying the Liver. Coriander juice or coriander soup (for the weaker individual)...

Celery (stalk)Celery is a magical remedy for treating congestive Liver disorders from excessive long term consumption of animal protein, unhealthy fats and junk food. For the most potent...