Spices · Property-derived

Clove

Lavanga·लवङ्ग

Also called: laung, nelke, cloves

Sharp and aromatic — a strong digestive and breath-freshener that cuts Kapha.

How Clove 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 Clove on each dosha
DoshaSuitabilityNotes
Vata Neutral Broadly neutral for Vata.
Pitta Neutral Broadly neutral for Pitta.
Kapha Balancing Calms Kapha — favour it when Kapha runs high.

Taste: Pungent, Bitter  ·  Potency: Cooling (śīta)  ·  Post-digestive: Pungent  ·  Qualities: Light, Sharp

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

More spices