Spices · Classically cited
Carom seed
Yavani·यवानी
Also called: ajwain, ajowan, carom, bishop’s weed
The strongest of the everyday digestives — a pinch relieves gas and bloating and settles Vata.
How Carom seed 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 | Use sparingly | Can raise Pitta — go easy when Pitta runs high. |
| Kapha | Balancing | Calms Kapha — favour it when Kapha runs high. |
When to go easy
Sharply heating, so it adds to Pitta.
Classically cited. Directly attested in the classical Ayurvedic corpus.