Vegetables · Property-derived
Seaweed
Also called: seaweed, nori, kelp, wakame
A light, mineral-rich, cooling sea vegetable — clearing for Kapha and gentle on Pitta.
How Seaweed 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. |
When to go easy
Salty and light, so seasoned roasted snacks can add to Vata.
Cautions
- High Sodium
Property-derived. Not directly cited classically — classified from its taste, potency and qualities. Weigh it accordingly.