Other · Property-derived
Pesto
Also called: basil pesto
Herby and rich — the oil grounds Vata and the basil and garlic add warmth.
How Pesto 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
Oily and salted with pungent garlic — heavy for Kapha and heating for Pitta.
Property-derived. Not directly cited classically — classified from its taste, potency and qualities. Weigh it accordingly.