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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