Showing posts with label spices for each dosha. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spices for each dosha. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Herbs, Spices and Seasonings for the Doshas



The following are lists of the most favourable spices for each of the doshas or doshic combinations:
                               
Vata: almond extract, anise, asafoetida, basil, bay leaf, black cumin, black pepper, caraway, cardamom, chilli pepper, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, curry powder, dill leaves or seed, fennel, garam masala, ginger (dried or fresh), kudzu, mango powder, mustard seeds, nutmeg, oregano, paprika, peppermint, pippali, rosemary, saffron, sage savory, spearmint, tamarind, tarragon, thyme, turmeric, vanilla.