Pitta Pacifying Spices
Most spices have the potential to aggravate pitta dosha. The spices to favor are only mildly heating, and help to maintain a balanced digestive fire.
Foods to Add or Include
- Basil (fresh)
- Black Pepper (small amounts)
- Cardamom
- Cinnamon (small amounts)
- Coriander (seeds or powder)
- Cumin (seeds or powder)
- Dill
- Fennel
- Ginger (fresh)
- Mint
- Neem Leaves
- Orange Peel
- Parsley
- Peppermint
- Saffron
- Spearmint
- Tarragon
- Turmeric
- Vanilla
- Wintergreen
Foods to Limit or Avoid
- Ajwan
- Allspice
- Anise
- Basil (dry)
- Bay Leaf
- Caraway
- Cayenne
- Cloves
- Fenugreek
- Garlic
- Ginger (dry)
- Hing (Asafoetida)
- Mace
- Marjoram
- Mustard Seeds
- Nutmeg
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Pippali
- Poppy Seeds
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Salt
- Savory
- Thyme
- Trikatu