Spices to Nourish Pitta Dosha – TZ YogaFusion

Wintergreen

Foods to Limit or Avoid

Ajwan
Allspice
Anise
Basil (dry)
Bay Leaf
Caraway
Cayenne
Cloves
Fenugreek
Garlic
Ginger (dry)
Hing (Asafoetida)
Mace
Marjoram
Mustard Seeds
Nutmeg
Oregano
Paprika
Pippali
Poppy Seeds
Rosemary
Sage
Salt
Savory
Thyme
Trikatu

Wintergreen

Foods to Limit or Avoid

Ajwan
Allspice
Anise
Basil (dry)
Bay Leaf
Caraway
Cayenne
Cloves
Fenugreek
Garlic
Ginger (dry)
Hing (Asafoetida)
Mace
Marjoram
Mustard Seeds
Nutmeg
Oregano
Paprika
Pippali
Poppy Seeds
Rosemary
Sage
Salt
Savory
Thyme
Trikatu

Pitta Pacifying Spices

Most spices have the potential to aggravate pitta dosha. The spices to favor are only mildly heating, and help to maintain a balanced digestive fire.

Foods to Add or Include

Basil (fresh)
Black Pepper (small amounts)
Cardamom
Cinnamon (small amounts)
Coriander (seeds or powder)
Cumin (seeds or powder)
Dill
Fennel
Ginger (fresh)
Mint
Neem Leaves
Orange Peel
Parsley
Peppermint
Saffron
Spearmint
Tarragon
Turmeric
Vanilla
Wintergreen

Foods to Limit or Avoid

Ajwan
Allspice
Anise
Basil (dry)
Bay Leaf
Caraway
Cayenne
Cloves
Fenugreek
Garlic
Ginger (dry)
Hing (Asafoetida)
Mace
Marjoram
Mustard Seeds
Nutmeg
Oregano
Paprika
Pippali
Poppy Seeds
Rosemary
Sage
Salt
Savory
Thyme
Trikatu