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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.

Pitta, Kapha

Chickpeas

Gunas/ Qualities

Dry, light

Pacifies

Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Astringent, sweet

Aggravates

Vata

Pitta, Vata, Kapha

Cilantro

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, cooling

Pacifies

Pitta, Vata, Kapha

Taste(s)

Bitter, astringent, pungent

Aggravates

None

Kapha (in moderation)

Coffee

Gunas/ Qualities

Sharp, Dry, Mobile

Pacifies

Kapha (in moderation)

Taste(s)

Bitter

Aggravates

Vata, Pitta

Pitta, Kapha

Collards

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, dry

Pacifies

Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Bitter, astringent

Aggravates

Vata

Pitta, Kapha

Corn

Gunas/ Qualities

Hot, Heavy, dry

Pacifies

Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Sweet, astringent

Aggravates

Vata

Pitta, Kapha

Cucumber

Gunas/ Qualities

Cold, Light, moist, cooling

Pacifies

Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Sweet, astringent

Aggravates

Vata (if excessive)

Kapha

Daikon

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, dry

Pacifies

Kapha

Taste(s)

Pungent, bitter

Aggravates

Vata, Pitta (if excessive)

Pitta, Kapha

Dandelion Greens

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, Dry

Pacifies

Pitta, Kapha

Taste(s)

Bitter, Astringent

Aggravates

Vata

Vata, Kapha

Dill

Gunas/ Qualities

Light, dry

Pacifies

Vata, Kapha

Taste(s)

Pungent, bitter

Aggravates

Pitta (if excessive)

Vata, Pitta

Edamame

Gunas/ Qualities

Heavy, oily

Pacifies

Vata, Pitta

Taste(s)

Sweet, astringent

Aggravates

Kapha (if excessive)

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