Nuts & seeds · Classically cited
Flax seed
Atasi·अतसी
Also called: alsi, linseed, leinsamen
Oily and warming — grounding for Vata, and gently laxative when ground.
How Flax 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 | Use sparingly | Can raise Kapha — go easy when Kapha runs high. |
When to go easy
Heating and heavy, so it adds to Pitta and Kapha.
Classically cited. Directly attested in the classical Ayurvedic corpus.