Is Mustard good for Vata?

Broadly neutral for Vata. A sharp, warming condiment that kindles a dull appetite and cuts Kapha.

Is Mustard good for Pitta?

Can raise Pitta — go easy when Pitta runs high. A sharp, warming condiment that kindles a dull appetite and cuts Kapha.

Calms Kapha — favour it when Kapha runs high. A sharp, warming condiment that kindles a dull appetite and cuts Kapha.

Mustard has a pungent taste and a Heating (uṣṇa) potency (vīrya), with light, dry qualities.

Other · Property-derived

Also called: mustard sauce, dijon, senf

A sharp, warming condiment that kindles a dull appetite and cuts 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 Mustard 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: Pungent · Potency: Heating (uṣṇa) · Post-digestive: Pungent · Qualities: Light, Dry

Pungent and heating, so it adds to Pitta; very hot mustards more so.

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