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AyurvedaTreatments: Nutrition
Salty (composed of the elements water and fire):
Found in sea, rock and table salt, seaweed, and in smaller amounts in many other foods. Balances vata.
Pungent (composed of the elements fire and air): Examples include foods such as hot peppers, cloves, radish, mustard, and onions. Balances kapha.
Bitter (composed of the elements air and ether):
The bitter taste is due to the presence of alkaloids. Examples include leafy greens, bitter melon, basil, fenugreek, and turmeric. Balances kapha and pitta.
Astringent (composed of the elements air and earth):
The astringent taste is due to the presence of tanninsPlant polyphenols (compounds) found in the seeds and skin of vegetables and plants, and which add color and provide an astringent (tart) taste and has a drying effect. Examples include pomegranates, pears, apples, sprouts, persimmons, cabbage, and parsley. Balances kapha.
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