Spices · Property-derived

Coriander leaf

Also called: cilantro, hara dhania, fresh coriander, koriandergrün

Fresh, light and cooling — the standard finishing herb, and one of the few that soothes Pitta.

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

Taste: Astringent, Bitter  ·  Potency: Cooling (śīta)  ·  Post-digestive: Sweet  ·  Qualities: Light

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

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