Spices · Property-derived
Cardamom
Ela·एला
Also called: elaichi, ilaichi, kardamom, green cardamom
Aromatic and digestive without being heating — which is why it is the spice added to milk and to sweet dishes rather than to a hot curry.
How Cardamom 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 | Neutral | Broadly neutral for Vata. |
| Pitta | Balancing | Calms Pitta — favour it when Pitta runs high. |
| Kapha | Balancing | Calms Kapha — favour it when Kapha runs high. |
Property-derived. Not directly cited classically — classified from its taste, potency and qualities. Weigh it accordingly.