Spices · Property-derived
Cumin
Jiraka·जीरक
Also called: jeera, zeera, kreuzkümmel, kreuzkuemmel
Kindles digestion and relieves bloating — gentle enough among the pungent spices not to unsettle Vata the way pepper does.
How Cumin 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 | 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
Heating, so it adds to Pitta.
Property-derived. Not directly cited classically — classified from its taste, potency and qualities. Weigh it accordingly.