Spices · Classically cited
Fenugreek seed
Methika·मेथिका
Also called: methi, methi seeds, bockshornklee
Bitter and warming — kindles digestion and cuts Kapha; classically valued for the mother after childbirth.
How Fenugreek seed 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 | 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. |
When to go easy
Heating and bitter, so it adds to Pitta and, in quantity, can be drying.
Classically cited. Directly attested in the classical Ayurvedic corpus.