Beverages · Property-derived

Sparkling water

Also called: soda water, carbonated water, seltzer, club soda

Plain fizzy water — light, cooling and lifting for Kapha.

How Sparkling water 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.

Effect of Sparkling water on each dosha
DoshaSuitabilityNotes
Vata Use sparingly Can raise Vata — go easy when Vata runs high.
Pitta Balancing Calms Pitta — favour it when Pitta runs high.
Kapha Balancing Calms Kapha — favour it when Kapha runs high.

Taste: Sweet  ·  Potency: Cooling (śīta)  ·  Post-digestive: Sweet  ·  Qualities: Light

When to go easy

The carbonation can unsettle Vata and cause bloating.

Property-derived. Not directly cited classically — classified from its taste, potency and qualities. Weigh it accordingly.

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