Other · Property-derived
Soy sauce
Also called: shoyu, tamari, sojasauce
A little adds a savoury, warming depth that can kindle appetite.
How Soy sauce 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 | Use sparingly | Can raise Pitta — go easy when Pitta runs high. |
| Kapha | Neutral | Broadly neutral for Kapha. |
When to go easy
Fermented and very salty — it heats Pitta.
Cautions
- High Sodium
Practical flag: extremely high sodium; use sparingly.
Property-derived. Not directly cited classically — classified from its taste, potency and qualities. Weigh it accordingly.