Oils & fats · Classically cited
Almond oil
Also called: badam tel, mandelöl, sweet almond oil
Rich, sweet and warming — nourishing and grounding for Vata, gentle enough to finish dishes.
How Almond oil affects your doshas
In Ayurveda a food's effect depends on your constitution. This is the lens the app uses to suggest what to favour and ease off.
| Dosha | Suitability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vata | Balancing | Calms Vata — favour it when Vata runs high. |
| Pitta | Neutral | Broadly neutral for Pitta. |
| Kapha | Use sparingly | Can raise Kapha — go easy when Kapha runs high. |
When to go easy
Heavy, so it adds to Kapha.
Classically cited. Directly attested in the classical Ayurvedic corpus.