Spices · Property-derived
Nigella seed
Also called: kalonji, kalaunji, black cumin, schwarzkümmel
Pungent, light and warming — a digestive that settles Vata and strongly clears Kapha.
How Nigella 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, so it aggravates Pitta.
Property-derived. Not directly cited classically — classified from its taste, potency and qualities. Weigh it accordingly.