Hello, Powerful Pitta!

Your quiz results show a strong Pitta influence, bold, brilliant, and built to lead. You’ve got natural fire, and when it’s balanced, it fuels confidence, courage, and incredible productivity.

Elements: Fire and Water

Qualities: Hot, Sharp, Light, Oily, Slightly Liquid, Intense, Flowing, Pungent, Sour, Intense

About Pitta

Pitta is the dosha of transformation, the fire that digests food, sharpens the mind, and fuels our ambition. Governed by the elements of fire and water, Pitta is hot, sharp, intense, and radiant. It is the force behind clarity, drive, leadership, and vision.

Those with strong Pitta energy often carry a natural confidence. They think fast, speak with purpose, and move through life with direction. Their presence is warming, sometimes intense, always impactful. Pitta gives us the courage to act, the insight to discern, and the will to grow.

But like fire left untended, Pitta can burn too hot. When imbalanced, it may show up as irritability, perfectionism, judgment, or inflammation, in the body, in the mind, or in relationships. The key to balancing Pitta is learning when to soften, cool, and release control.

Pitta doesn’t need to be extinguished, it needs to be held in sacred rhythm. When nurtured, it becomes a source of vitality, clarity, and deep inner strength.

Balanced Pitta is like the steady flame of a sacred fire, focused, bright, and transformative. When Pitta is in harmony, you feel confident in your purpose and clear in your thinking. There’s a sense of determination that isn’t harsh, but rather empowered and inspiring.

You express yourself with conviction, but also with compassion. Your leadership feels magnetic. You follow through on your ideas, take decisive action, and inspire others to rise with you. Your digestion is strong, your skin glows, and you move through life with precision and direction.

There is warmth without burnout. Fire with fluidity. A heart that leads as much as the mind.

You might notice:

  • Clear focus and mental sharpness

  • Strong decision-making and discernment

  • Healthy self-discipline and follow-through

  • Passionate, inspiring communication

  • Efficient digestion and metabolism

  • Radiant skin and bright eyes

  • A courageous heart and a calm strength

  • The ability to lead, guide, or teach with grace

  • Motivation without the need for control

  • A sense of inner power and purpose

When Pitta is out of balance, fire dominates. The clear flame becomes a blaze. You may feel easily irritated, overly critical, of others and yourself, and quick to anger or frustration. There’s a sharpness in your thoughts, your words, even your digestion. You may notice inflammation in the body and intensity in your emotions.

You might push yourself too hard. You may find it difficult to rest without guilt or to let go of control. The mind races with plans and judgments, and the heart can feel closed, armored by perfectionism or pressure.

When fire overtakes water, Pitta loses its fluidity. The remedy? Cooling, softening, and slowing down. Let the heat subside. Let ease return. Let go of the need to do, and rediscover the joy of simply being.

You might experience:

  • Irritability or impatience

  • Overworking or pushing past limits

  • Perfectionism or judgmental thoughts

  • Skin rashes, acne, or inflammation

  • Acid reflux, heartburn, or loose stools

  • Excess body heat or sensitivity to hot weather

  • Difficulty relaxing or stepping back

  • Anger that flares up quickly

  • Criticism that feels automatic

  • Headaches or tension behind the eyes

Tips for Cooling and Softening Pitta

When your inner fire gets too hot, the path back to balance is through coolness, calm, and compassion, not control. These practices help restore ease, soften the intensity, and reconnect you to joy without pressure.

Daily Practices for Cooling Pitta

  • Prioritize downtime. Make space in your day for non-productive rest, not just sleep, but play, stillness, and laughter.

  • Stay cool, physically and emotionally. Use cooling essential oils (like rose), wear natural breathable fabrics, and avoid excessive heat or sun exposure.

  • Favor cooling foods. Choose cucumbers, melons, leafy greens, coconut, and sweet or bitter flavors. Avoid excessive spicy, sour, or fried foods.

  • Hydrate often. Sip cool (not ice cold) water infused with mint, rose petals, or lime.

  • Meditate or journal in the evening. Give your mind a place to cool down and release the day’s drive.

  • Use calming breathwork. Try Sheetali (cooling breath) or Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril) to soothe inner fire.

  • Avoid over-scheduling. Leave buffer space in your calendar so you can respond with grace rather than react with frustration.

  • Spend time in nature. Lakes, rivers, forests, or anywhere with natural coolness and greenery offer a balm to Pitta’s heat.

  • Connect to your heart. Pitta tends to lead with the mind. Slow down, breathe into the chest, and remember what feels good, not just what gets results.

  • Repeat grounding affirmations.
    Try: “I release the need to control. I am safe to soften.”
    Or: “Clarity flows through calm. I am cool, clear, and kind.”

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Pitta Food Chart

There are no “good” or “bad” foods in Ayurveda. Instead, we look at the qualities each food carries and how they interact with your body and mind. Some foods may increase symptoms like irritation, heartburn, or impatience. Others may help cool you, soothe you, and bring your fire back into balance.

This chart isn’t here to restrict, it’s here to help you notice patterns, honor your needs, and return to harmony with yourself.

What the Chart Shows:

Effect on Pitta: This tells you whether the food tends to increase or decrease the Pitta dosha.

  • If you're feeling overheated, irritable, critical, or inflamed Pitta may be elevated.

  • Foods that decrease Pitta are generally cooling, sweet, bitter, or astringent.

  • Foods that increase Pitta are often spicy, sour, salty, or oily: helpful when Pitta is low, but may aggravate symptoms when Pitta is high.

Mental Gunas: Guna (pronounced goo-nuh) means quality. Ayurveda recognizes three mental gunas that shape how we think, feel, and respond:

  • Sattva: the quality of clarity, kindness, and inner peace. Sattvic foods foster balance and emotional intelligence. Think: ripe fruits, whole grains, cooling herbs, and gentle spices.

  • Rajas: the quality of drive, intensity, and ambition. Rajasic foods can fuel leadership and purpose, but too much may lead to anger or overwork. Think: caffeine, spicy foods, sharp cheeses.

  • Tamas: the quality of heaviness and rest. Tamasic foods can help you slow down, but overuse can dull the senses or lead to lethargy. Think: fried foods, leftovers, processed meals.

These are not moral labels. Even a Pitta fire needs rest (Tamas) and direction (Rajas) to shine brightly. The key is balance and compassionate awareness.

Click on the + sign to open a drop down menu where the foods are listed in alphabetical order.

  • Apple, ripe
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Apple, unripe
    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Apricots
    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Avocado
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Berries, sour
    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Berries, sweet
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Banana, green
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Banana, ripe
    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta.

    Cantaloupe
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Cherries
    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Coconut
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Cranberries
    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Dates
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Figs
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease
    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Grapes, green
    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Grapes, red, purple, black
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Grapefruit
    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta.

    Kiwi
    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Lemon
    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta.

    Lime
    Effect on Pitta: Balance

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Mango, unripe
    Effect on Pitta: Balance

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Mango, ripe
    Effect on Pitta: Balance

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Melons
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Oranges, sweet
    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Papaya
    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Peaches
    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Pears
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Persimmon
    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Pineapple
    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Plums
    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Pomegranate
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Prunes, soaked
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Raisins, soaked
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Raisins, unsoaked
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Raspberries
    Effect on Pitta: Balance

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Strawberries
    Effect on Pitta: Balance

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Tamarind
    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta.

    Watermelon
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

  • Artichoke

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Artichoke, Jerusalem

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Bitter cools the body and soothes Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Asparagus

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Beets

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Bitter cools the body and soothes Pitta. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Beet Greens

    Effect on Pitta: Increases

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Bitter Melon

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Bitter cools the body and soothes Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Broccoli

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Brussel Sprouts

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Bitter cools the body and soothes Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Burdock Root

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Bitter cools the body and soothes Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Cabbage

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Carrot, raw

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Carrot, cooked

    Effect on Pitta: Balance

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Cauliflower

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Celery

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Chilies

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Cilantro

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Corn, fresh

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Cucumber

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Dandelion Greens

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Bitter cools the body and soothes Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Eggplant

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Bitter cools the body and soothes Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Fennel, fresh

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Green Beans

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Kale

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Bitter cools the body and soothes Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Kohlrabi

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Leeks, cooked

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Lettuce

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Mushrooms

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Mustard Greens

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Okra

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Olives, black

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Onion, cooked

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Onion, raw

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Parsnip

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Peas, sweet

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Peppers, bell

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Potato, sweet

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Potato, white

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Radish

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Rutabaga

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Spinach, raw

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Spinach, cooked

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Spirulina, sea vegetable

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Bitter cools the body and soothes Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Sprouts

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Squash, summer

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Squash, winter

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Tomato

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Turnips

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Zucchini

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

  • Adzuki Beans
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic, Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion (use in moderation).

    Black-eyed Peas
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion (use in moderation).

    Garbanzo - Chick Peas
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion (use in moderation).

    Kidney Beans
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion (use in moderation).

    Lentils, brown
    Effect on Pitta: Balance

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion (use in moderation). 

    Lentils, red
    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Miso
    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion (use in moderation).

     Mung Beans
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Navy Beans
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic (in moderation)

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion (use in moderation).

    Pinto Beans
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion (use in moderation).

    Soybeans
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease
    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause

    lingering heat after digestion (use in moderation).

    Soy Cheese
    Effect on Pitta: Increase
    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat.

    May cause lingering heat after digestion (use in moderation).

    Soy Sauce
    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion (use in moderation).

    Soy Sausages
    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion (use in moderation).

    Soy Flour and Powder
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion (use in moderation).

    Tempeh
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion (use in moderation).

    Tofu
    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion (use in moderation).

     

    Toor Dahl
    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion (use in moderation).

    Urad Dahl
    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion (use in moderation).

    White Beans
    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion (use in moderation).

  • Amaranth

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Barley

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Buckwheat

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Corn

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Durham Flour

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Millet

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Oat Bran

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Oats, dry

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Oats, cooked

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Wheat Pasta

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Quinoa

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Rice, Basmati

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Rice, Brown

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Rice Cakes

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Rye

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Spelt

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Tapioca

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Wheat

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

  • Almond with skin

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Almond soaked and peeled

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Brazil

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Cashew

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Coconut

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Hazelnut

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Macadamia

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Peanut

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Pecan

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Pine nut

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Pistachio, salted

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Popcorn

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Psyllium

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Pumpkin

    Effect on Pitta: Balance

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Safflower

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Sesame

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Bitter cools the body and soothes Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Sunflower

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Walnut

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

  • Almond

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Avocado

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Castor

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Bitter cools the body and soothes Pitta. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Coconut

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Corn

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Canola

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Ghee

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Mustard

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Olive

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Peanut

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Safflower

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Sesame

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Bitter cools the body and soothes Pitta. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Soy

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Sunflower

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

  • Butter

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Buttermilk

    Effect on Pitta: Balance

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic (fresh)

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Cheese, hard

    Effect on Pitta: Balance

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta.

    Cheese, soft

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta.

    Cottage Cheese

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Cow's Milk

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Ghee

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Goats Milk

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Paneer

    Effect on Pitta: Mild Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Sour Cream

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Yogurt, fresh

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Yogurt, store bought

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

  • Beef

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Buffalo

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Chicken, light

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Chicken, dark

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Duck

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Eggs

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Egg Yolk

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Egg Whites

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Fish freshwater

    Effect on Pitta: Balance

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Fish, salmon

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Fish, sea

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Fish, tuna

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Lamb and Mutton

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Pork

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Rabbit

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Shrimp

    Effect on Pitta: Balance

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Turkey, white

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Turkey, dark

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Venison

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

  • Ajwain

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Allspice

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Anise

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Basil

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Bay Leaf

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: nan

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Black Pepper

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Caraway

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Cardamom

    Effect on Pitta: Balance

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Cayenne

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Cocao, raw

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Bitter cools the body and soothes Pitta. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Cinnamon

    Effect on Pitta: Balance

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Clove

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Coriander

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Cumin

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Bitter cools the body and soothes Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Dill

    Effect on Pitta: Balance

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Bitter cools the body and soothes Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Fennel

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Fenugreek

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Bitter cools the body and soothes Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Garlic

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Ginger, Dry (Shunti)

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Ginger, wet (Ardraka)

    Effect on Pitta: Increase (if used in excess)

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Horseradish

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Hing

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Mace

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: nan

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Marjoram

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Mint

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Mustard

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Neem leaves

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Bitter cools the body and soothes Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Nutmeg

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Oregano

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Paprika

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Parsley

    Effect on Pitta: Balance

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Poppy Seed

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Rosemary

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Rosewater

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Rock Salt

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Sea Salt

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Saffron

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Bitter cools the body and soothes Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Savory

    Effect on Pitta: Balance

    Mental Gunas: nan

    Insights: Sour heats the body and can aggravate Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Tarragon

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Bitter cools the body and soothes Pitta. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Turmeric

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Bitter cools the body and soothes Pitta. Astringent helps reduce excess heat. May cause lingering heat after digestion.

    Vanilla

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Bitter cools the body and soothes Pitta. Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

  • Barley Malt

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Date Sugar

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Fructose

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Honey

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Jaggery

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Maple Syrup

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Molasses

    Effect on Pitta: Increase

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Rice Syrup

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Sucanat

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Rajasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Sugar, white

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Tamasic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.

    Turbinado

    Effect on Pitta: Decrease

    Mental Gunas: Sattvic

    Insights: Sweet calms and cools fiery Pitta. Leaves a calming effect after digestion.