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.

Vata/Pitta: basil (fresh), black cumin, black pepper, caraway, cardamom, coriander, cumin, dill, fennel, garam masala, kudzu, mint, orange peel, peppermint, saffron, sandalwood chips, spearmint, tamarind, turmeric, vanilla, wintergreen.

Vata/Kapha: allspice, anise, asafoetida, basil, bay leaf, black cumin, black pepper, caraway, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, curry powder, dill leaves, eucalyptus, fennel, garam masala, garlic (cooked), ginger (dried), mace, marjoram, mint, mustard seeds, nutmeg, onion (dried), orange peel oregano, paprika, parsley, peppermint, poppy seeds, rosemary, saffron, sage, savory, spearmint, star anise, tamarind, tarragon, thyme, turmeric, vanilla.

Pitta: black cumin, cilantro, coriander, cumin, curry leaves, dill leaves, fennel, kudzu, mint, peppermint, saffron, spearmint, turmeric, wintergreen.

Pitta/Vata: basil (fresh), black cumin, black pepper, caraway, cardamom, coriander, cumin, dill leaves, fennel, garam masala, kudzu, mint, orange peel, peppermint, saffron, spearmint, tarragon, turmeric, vanilla, wintergreen.

Pitta/Kapha: black cumin, black pepper, coriander, cumin, curry leaves, dill leaves, fennel, garam masala, kudzu, mint, orange peel, parsley, peppermint, rose water, saffron, spearmint, turmeric wintergreen

Kapha: ajwan, allspice, anise, asafoetida, basil, bay leaf, black pepper, caraway, cardamom, cayenne, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, curry leaves, curry powder, dill (leaves or seeds), eucalyptus, ginger (dried), garlic, garam masala, horseradish, hot peppers, marjoram, mustard seeds, neem leaves, nutmeg, onion, orange peel, oregano, paprika parsley, peppermint, pippali, rosemary, saffron, sage, spearmint, star anise, tarragon, thyme, turmeric.

Kapha/Vata: allspice, anise, asafoetida, basil, bay leaf, black cumin, black pepper, caraway, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander seeds, cumin, curry powder, dill leaves, eucalyptus, funugree, garam masala, garlic (cooked), ginger (dried or fresh), mace, marjoram, mint, mustard seeds, neem leaves, nutmeg, onion (dried), orange peel, oregano, paprika, parsley, peppermint, rosemary, saffron, sage, savory, spearmint, star anise, tarragon, thyme, turmeric.

Kapha/Pitta: allspice, anise, bay leaf, black cumin, black pepper, caraway, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, curry leaves, curry powder, cumin, dill (leaves or seed), garam masala, garlic (cooked), horseradish, mace, marjoram, mint mustard seeds, nutmeg, orange peel, oregano, paprika, parsley, peppermint, pippali, rosemary, saffron, sage, spearmint, star anise, tarragon, thyme, turmeric, vanilla, wintergreen.

Tridosha (VPK=): black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, coconut, coriander, cilantro, cumin, dill (leaves or seeds), fennel, garlic (cooked), ghee, ginger (cooked), ginger (fresh), lemon, mint leaves, mustard, nutmeg, orange peel, parsley, rose water, saffron, sea salt, tamarind, tarragon, turmeric, vanilla, wintergreen.

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