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Apple cider vinegar

Also called: apple cider vinegar, acv, cider vinegar

A sour, warming splash that can kindle appetite and cut Kapha.

How Apple cider vinegar 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.

Effect of Apple cider vinegar on each dosha
DoshaSuitabilityNotes
Vata Balancing Calms Vata — favour it when Vata runs high.
Pitta Use sparingly Can raise Pitta — go easy when Pitta runs high.
Kapha Balancing Calms Kapha — favour it when Kapha runs high.

Taste: Sour  ·  Potency: Heating (uṣṇa)  ·  Post-digestive: Sour  ·  Qualities: Light, Sharp

When to go easy

Sour and heating, so it aggravates Pitta and can trouble reflux.

Cautions

  • Acid Reflux

Property-derived. Not directly cited classically — classified from its taste, potency and qualities. Weigh it accordingly.

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