Spices · Property-derived
Mint
Phudina·फुदीना
Also called: pudina, minze, peppermint, spearmint
Cooling yet pungent — a refreshing digestive that settles Pitta and cuts Kapha.
How Mint 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 | Balancing | Calms Pitta — favour it when Pitta runs high. |
| Kapha | Balancing | Calms Kapha — favour it when Kapha runs high. |
Property-derived. Not directly cited classically — classified from its taste, potency and qualities. Weigh it accordingly.