Ayurveda Spices
 
VATA
PITTA
KAPHA
       
Ajwan
Yes
No
Yes
Allspice
Yes
No
Yes
Almond extract
Yes
No
Yes
Anise
Yes
No
Yes
Asafoetida (hing)
Yes
No
Yes
Basil (dry)
Yes
No
Yes
Basil (fresh)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bay leaf
Yes
No
Yes
Black pepper
Yes
Yes
Yes
Caraway
No
No
Yes
Cardamon
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cayenne
Yes
No
Yes
Cinnamon
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cloves
Yes
No
Yes
Coriander
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cumin
Yes
Yes
Yes
Dill
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fennel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fenugreek
Yes
No
Yes
Garlic
Yes
No
Yes
Ginger (dry)
Yes
No
Yes
Ginger (fresh)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Mace
Yes
No
Yes
Marjoram
Yes
No
Yes
Mint
Yes
Yes
Yes
Mustard seeds
Yes
No
Yes
Neem leaves
Yes
Yes
Yes
Nutmeg
Yes
No
Yes
Orange peel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Oregano
Yes
No
Yes
Paprika
Yes
No
Yes
Parsley
Yes
Yes
Yes
Peppermint
Yes
Yes
Yes
Pippali
Yes
No
Yes
Poppy Seeds
Yes
No
Yes
Rosemary
Yes
No
Yes
Saffron
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sage
Yes
No
Yes
Salt
Yes
No
No
Savoury
Yes
No
Yes
Spearmint
Yes
Yes
Yes
Star anise
Yes
No
Yes
Tarragon
Yes
No
Yes
Thyme
Yes
No
Yes
Turmeric
Yes
Yes
Yes
Vanilla
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wintergreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
 
Yes
Yes
Yes

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