Sweeteners · Property-derived
Stevia
Also called: stevia sweetener
Sweet without the heaviness of sugar — cooling for Pitta and the lightest sweetener for Kapha.
How Stevia 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 | Use sparingly | Can raise Vata — go easy when Vata runs high. |
| Pitta | Balancing | Calms Pitta — favour it when Pitta runs high. |
| Kapha | Neutral | Broadly neutral for Kapha. |
When to go easy
Intensely sweet with a bitter edge; very light and non-nourishing, so it lacks the grounding of real sweet foods.
Property-derived. Not directly cited classically — classified from its taste, potency and qualities. Weigh it accordingly.