Spices · Classically cited
Poppy seed
Khasatila·खसतिल
Also called: khus khus, khaskhas, posta dana, mohn
Sweet, oily and grounding — settling and mildly sedative, good for Vata; a natural thickener.
How Poppy 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 | Balancing | Calms Pitta — favour it when Pitta runs high. |
| Kapha | Use sparingly | Can raise Kapha — go easy when Kapha runs high. |
When to go easy
Heavy and oily, so it adds to Kapha; binding in excess.
Classically cited. Directly attested in the classical Ayurvedic corpus.