Spices · Property-derived

Curry powder

Also called: curry powder

A balanced, warming digestive blend — grounding for Vata and clearing for Kapha.

How Curry 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.

Effect of Curry powder on each dosha
DoshaSuitabilityNotes
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.

Taste: Pungent, Bitter  ·  Potency: Heating (uṣṇa)  ·  Post-digestive: Pungent  ·  Qualities: Light, Dry

When to go easy

Pungent and warming, so a hot, chilli-heavy blend can add to Pitta.

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

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