Spices · Property-derived
Chilli powder
Also called: chili powder, red chilli powder, cayenne
Sharp heat that lights a dull, cold appetite and cuts Kapha.
How Chilli powder 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 | Use sparingly | Can raise Vata — go easy 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
Strongly heating and sharp — a clear Pitta aggravator, and drying for Vata.
Property-derived. Not directly cited classically — classified from its taste, potency and qualities. Weigh it accordingly.