Is Basil good for Vata?

Broadly neutral for Vata. A light, aromatic herb — clearing for Kapha.

Is Basil good for Pitta?

Can raise Pitta — go easy when Pitta runs high. A light, aromatic herb — clearing for Kapha.

Calms Kapha — favour it when Kapha runs high. A light, aromatic herb — clearing for Kapha.

Basil has a pungent, bitter taste and a Heating (uṣṇa) potency (vīrya), with light, dry qualities.

Spices · Property-derived

Also called: sweet basil, basilikum

A light, aromatic herb — clearing for Kapha.

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 Basil on each dosha
Dosha	Suitability	Notes
Vata	Neutral	Broadly neutral for Vata.
Pitta	Use sparingly	Can raise Pitta — go easy when Pitta runs high.
Kapha	Balancing	Calms Kapha — favour it when Kapha runs high.

Taste: Pungent, Bitter · Potency: Heating (uṣṇa) · Post-digestive: Pungent · Qualities: Light, Dry

Warming and pungent, so a lot can add heat for Pitta.

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