Eat for your Dosha

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Astringent Taste in Ayurveda (Taste Series)

The Astringent Taste is called kashaya in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Air and Earth bringing the qualities cool, dry, and heavy.

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Bitter Taste in Ayurveda (Taste Series)

Bitter Taste is called tikta in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Air and Ether bringing the qualities cool, light, and dry.

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Pungent Taste in Ayurveda (Taste Series)

Pungent taste is called Katu in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Fire and Air providing the qualities of hot, dry, and light.

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Sweet Taste in Ayurveda (Taste Series)

The SWEET taste is called Madhura in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Earth and Water providing the qualities heavy, cooling, and oily.

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The Importance of Taste in Ayurveda ~

Each of the six Ayurvedic tastes denotes a particular biological function and energetic influence that creates changes in our system.