Taste:Sour, Astringent, Sweet, Bitter
Natural Attributes: Sharp, Penetrating, Dry, Non sticky, Light
Tissue impact (Vipak): Reducing
Thermal impact (Virya):Heating
Dosha impact:P+, V-, K- (increasePitta, decrease Vata and Kapha)
Digestive impact (Agni): easy to digest
Channels (Srotas): opens the channels
Feces:purgative
Urine:
Strength (Bala): clears congestion and obstruction
Mind (Manas):can increase either Rajas or Tamas
Function:
Chinese five element impact:
Internal organs and meridians impact:
Beneficial for:increasing the appetite, igniting digestion, clearing phlegm, clearing the body channels, heart congestion
Wine is considered beneficial for the elderly.
Proper timing for drinking wine is after meal, in small amounts (40-80 ML), for safer use or delicate people, dilute the wine with some water and add a sprinkle of salt (rock salt) to balance the Sour dominance of wine.
Do not drink wine if hungry or thirsty or weak, if Vata or Pitta are increased, if the diet is too dry or too little, when tired, when not accustomed to drinking or while the mind is unstable.
For Vata types – old wine made of grains is the most suitable; add ajuwan, cumin, dry ginger
For Pitta types – grape wine, add to the wine date juice (date paste diluted with water) or pomegranate juice
For Kapha – add to the wine CyprusRotondus powder
Young Wine – increases wetness of the body, increases all 3 Doshas, purgative, and relatively promotes weight gain, heaviness and burning sensations.
Old Wine – recommended, increases appetite, decreases Vata and Kapha, treats parasites
Harmful for: