Is Lime good for Vata?

Broadly neutral for Vata. A bright, digestive citrus — a squeeze lifts a dish and clears Kapha.

Is Lime good for Pitta?

Can raise Pitta — go easy when Pitta runs high. A bright, digestive citrus — a squeeze lifts a dish and clears Kapha.

Calms Kapha — favour it when Kapha runs high. A bright, digestive citrus — a squeeze lifts a dish and clears Kapha.

Lime has a sour taste and a Cooling (śīta) potency (vīrya), with light, moist qualities.

Fruits · Property-derived

Also called: limes, limette

A bright, digestive citrus — a squeeze lifts a dish and clears Kapha.

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 Lime on each dosha
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.

Taste: Sour · Potency: Cooling (śīta) · Post-digestive: Sour · Qualities: Light, Moist

Sour, so a lot can add to Pitta and aggravate reflux.

Practical flag: lime juice may aggravate reflux in susceptible people despite its cooling virya.

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