Is Wasabi good for Vata?

Broadly neutral for Vata. A sharp, clearing heat — cuts Kapha and opens the sinuses.

Is Wasabi good for Pitta?

Can raise Pitta — go easy when Pitta runs high. A sharp, clearing heat — cuts Kapha and opens the sinuses.

Calms Kapha — favour it when Kapha runs high. A sharp, clearing heat — cuts Kapha and opens the sinuses.

Wasabi has a pungent taste and a Heating (uṣṇa) potency (vīrya), with light, sharp qualities.

Spices · Property-derived

Also called: wasabi, japanese horseradish

A sharp, clearing heat — cuts Kapha and opens the sinuses.

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 Wasabi on each dosha
Dosha	Suitability	Notes
Vata	Neutral	Broadly neutral for Vata.
Pitta	Use sparingly	Can raise Pitta — go easy when Pitta runs high.
Kapha	Balancing	Calms Kapha — favour it when Kapha runs high.

Taste: Pungent · Potency: Heating (uṣṇa) · Post-digestive: Pungent · Qualities: Light, Sharp

Intensely pungent and heating — a clear Pitta aggravator; use a dab.

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