FOOD CHART

Animal Food
FOODRASAVIRAYAVIPAKACTION ON
DOSHA
ACTION ON VPK
BeefSweetHeatingSweetHeavy, Thick
BuffaloSweetCoolingSweetHeavy, Dull
Black deerAstringent, SweetCoolingSweetLIGHT,
Chicken, LightAstringent, SweetHeatingSweetLight Unctuous
Chicken, DarkSweetHeatingSweetHeavy, Heating
DuckSweet, PungentHeatingSweetHeating, Heavy
EggsSweetHeatingSweetUnctuous, Heavy
Eggs, YolkSweetHeatingSweetCholesterol
GoatSweetModerateSweetHeavy, Unctuous
SheepSweetModerateSweetHeavy, Unctuous
RabbitAstringent, SweetModerateSweetModerate
Dairy
FOODRASAVIRAYAVIPAKACTION ON
DOSHA
ACTION ON VPK
ButterSourCoolingPungentLight, Binds the stool
ButtermilkSweet, SourCoolingSweetHeavy, Unctuous
Cheese, HardSourHeatingSourHeavy, Oily, Congestive
Cheese, SoftSourHeatingSourHeavy, Unctuous
Cottage CheeseSour, SaltyHeatingPungentLighter, Less, Heating
Cow’s MilkSweetCoolingSweetLaxative, Heavy, Mucus
GheeSweetCoolingSweetKindles Agni, Digestive
Goat’s MilkSweetCoolingPungentLight, Strengthens Mucus
Sour Cream SourHeatingPungentHeavy, Unctuous
Takar (heavily churned butter milk)Sweet, sour, astringentModerateSweetDry, moderate
YogurtSweet, SourCoolingSweetHydrophilous, Mucus
Fruits
FOODRASAVIRAYAVIPAKACTION ON
DOSHA
ACTION ON VPK
AppleAstringentCoolingSweetRough, Light
AvocadoAstringentCoolingSweetOily, Heavy, Soft
ApricotsSweetHeatingSweetLiquid, Heavy, Sour
Berries,SourHeatingPungentSharp, Light
Berries,SweetCoolingSweetUnctuous, Liquid
Banana,AstringentHeatingPungentSoft, Light
Banana, ripeSweetHeatingSourSmooth, Heavy
CantaloupeSweetHeatingSweetHeavy, Watery
CherriesAstringent, sourHeatingPungentLight, Liquid
CoconutSweetCoolingCoolingOily, Hard
CranberriesAstringent, SourHeatingPungentLight, Dry, Liquid
DatesSweetCoolingSweetHeavy, Energizer
FigsSweetCoolingSweetHeavy, Energizer
Grapes greenSourHeatingPungentLiquid, Strengthening
Grapes redSweetCoolingSweetSmooth, Energizer
GrapefruitSourHeatingSourAcidic, Hydrophilious
GuavaSweet,ModerateSweetHeavy, Binds the stool
KiwiSweet, AstringentHeatingPungentHeavy, Hydrophilious
LemonSourHeatingSourJuicy, Digestive
LimeSourCoolingSweetRefreshing, Digestive
Mango greenAstringent, SourCoolingPungentHeavy, Hard
Mango, ripeSweetHeatingSweetEnergizer
MelonsSweetCoolingSweetHeavy, Hydrophilious
OrangesSweet, SourHeatingPungentHeavy
PappySweet, SourHeatingSweetHeavy, Unctuous
PeachesSweet, AstringentHeatingSweetHeavy, Liquid
PearsSweet, AstringentCoolingPungentDry, Rough, Heavy
PersimmonAstringent, SourHeatingPungentLight, Dry, Sharp
PineappleSour, SweetHeatingSweetHeavy, Sharp
PlumsSweet, Sour, AstringentHeatingSweetHeavy, Watery
PomegranateSweet, Sour, AstringentCoolingSweetSmooth, Oily
Prunes (Soaked)SweetCoolingSweetSoothing, Laxative
Raisins (Soaked)Sweet, SourCoolingSweetSoothing, Laxative
RhubarbSweetHeatingSweetLaxative, Heavy
TamarindSourHeatingSourHeating
WatermelonSweetCoolingSweetHeavy
Grains
FOODRASAVIRAYAVIPAKACTION ON
DOSHA
ACTION ON VPK
AmaranthSweet, AstringentCoolingPungentLight
BarleySweetCoolingSweetLight, Diuretic
BuckwheatAstringentHeatingSweetHeavy
CornSweetHeatingSweetDry, Light
Durham flourSweet, AstringentCoolingSweetLight
MilletSweetHeatingSweetDry, Light
Oat BranAstringent, SweetCoolingSweetRough, Dry, Light
Oats, drySweetHeatingSweetHeavy
Oats, cookedSweetCoolingSweetHeavy
Pancakes (wheat)SweetCoolingSweetHeavy, Unctuous
PastaAstringentCoolingSweetHeavy, Soft
QuinoaSweetHeatingSweetHeavy
Rice, BasmatiSweetCoolingSweetLight, soft, Wholesome
Rice, BrownSweetHeatingSweetHeavy
Rice CakesAstringent, SweetCoolingSweetDrying, Light
Rice, WhiteSweetCoolingSweetHolds Water, Soft
RyeAstringentHeatingPungentDry, Light
SagoAstringent, SweetCoolingSweetDrying, Light
SeitanSweetHeatingSweetHeating, Light
SpeltPungent, AstringentHeatingPungentLight, Dry
TapiocaAstringent, SweetCoolingSweetDrying, Light
WheatSweetCoolingSweetHeavy, Unctuous, Laxative
Legumes
FOODRASAVIRAYAVIPAKACTION ON
DOSHA
ACTION ON VPK
AdukiAstringentCoolingPungentHard, Heavy
Garbanzo (Chick peas)SweetCoolingPungentDry, Rough, Heavy
Kidney BeansAstringentHeatingPungentHard, Rough, Heavy
Lentil, BrownAstringentHeatingPungentRough, Heavy
Lentil, RedSweet, AstringentCoolingSweetLight, Soft
MisoAstringent, sourHeatingPungentFermented
Mung BeansSweet, AstringentCoolingSweetsLight Dry
Navy BeansSweet, AstromgentHeatingPungentDry, Rough
Pinto BeansAstringentCoolingPungentHard to Digest
Soy BeansAstringent, SweetCoolingPungentUnctuous, Heavy
Soy CheeseAstringent, SourHeatingPungentHeavy
Soy SauceAstringent, SourHeatingPungentFermented
Soy SausagesAstringent, SourHeatingPungent
Sou FlourAstringent, SourCoolingPungent
Soy PowderAstringent, SourCoolingPungent
TempehAstringentHeatingPungentLight
TofuSweet, AstringentCoolingPungentvpk
Tur DalAstringentHeatingPungentHard, Heavy
Urad DalSweetHeatingSweetHeavy, Soft, Unvtuous
White BeansAstringentCoolingPungentHard To Digest
Nuts
FOODRASAVIRAYAVIPAKACTION ON
DOSHA
ACTION ON VPK
Almond (w/skin)SweetheatingSweetOily, Heavy, Energizer
Almond (soaked peeled)SweetCoolingSweetSame as above
BrazilAstringent, SweetHeatingsweetUnctuous
CasheewSweetHeatingsweetOily, Heavy, Energizer
CharoleSweetHearingSweetDelicate, Gentle
CoconutSweetCoolingSweetHelps mucous secretion
HazelnutAstringent, sweetHeatingSweetEnergizes
MacadamiaAstringent, SweetHeatingSweetEnergizes
PeanutSweetHeatingSweetOily, Heavy, Strengthens
PecanAstringent, SweetHeatingSweetOily, Heavy
Pine NutAstringent, sweetHeatingSweetVery Energizing
PistachioSweetHeatingSweetOily, Evergizing
WalnutSweetheatingSweetOily, Heavy, Ecergizing
Oil
FOODRASAVIRAYAVIPAKACTION ON
DOSHA
ACTION ON VPK
AlmondSweetHeatingSweetHeavy
AvocadoSweetCoolingSweetUnctuous, sweet
CanolaAstringentCoolingPungentDry, Rough, light
Castor OilSweet, BitterHeatingSweetHeavy, Cools External, Heats Internal
CoconutSweetCoolingSweetUnctuous, Heavy
Cotton seedSweetHeatingSweetUnctuous, Heavy
CornSweet, AstringentHeatingPungentDry, Rough, Heating
GheeSweetCoolingSweetHeavy, Kinds, Agni
MustardPungentHeatingPungentSharp, Strong smelling
OliveSweetCoolingSweetHeavy, causes cellulite
PeanutSweetHeatingSweetStrengthening
SafflowerSweet, AstringentHeatingPungentLight, Sharp, Oily
SesameSweet, BitterHeatingSweetStrengthens, Lubricates
SoyAstringentCoolingPungentDry, Rough, Heavy
SunflowerSweet, AstringentCoolingSweetSoothing, Lubricating
Seeds
FOODRASAVIRAYAVIPAKACTION ON
DOSHA
ACTION ON VPK
PopcornAstringent, SweetCoolingPungentDry, Light, Rough
PsylliumAstringentCoolingPungentDry, Light, Rough
PumpkinSweetheatingPungentOily. Heavy, Hard
SafflowerSweet, AstringentCoolingSweetOily, Light, Soft
SesameSweet, Bitter, AstringentHeatingPungentOily, Heavy, Smooth
SunflowerSweet, AstringentCoolingSweetOily, Light, Soft
Spices
FOODRASAVIRAYAVIPAKACTION ON
DOSHA
ACTION ON VPK
AjwanPungentHeatingPungentSharp, Light, Digestive
AllspicePungentHeatingPungentAgni, Liquifies Kapha
AnisePungentHeatingPungentLight, Detoxifying
BasilAstringentBitter, SweetHeatingPungent
Bay LeafPungent, BitterHeatingPungentvpk
CarawaySour, pungentHeatingSweetStimulates Agni
CardamomSweetCoolingPungentLight, Oily, Degestive
CayennePungentHeatingPungentHot, Dry
ChocolateSweet, SourHeatingSweetHyperactive, Acidec Congests
CinnamonSweetHwatingPungentDry, Light, Oily
ClovePungentHeatingPungentLight,Oily
CorianderAstringentCoolingSweetLight, Oily, Smooth
CuminPungentHeatingPungentDigestive
DillAsstringent, SweetHeatingSweetLight
FennelSweetCoolingSweetDelicate
FenugreekPungent, BitterHeatingPungentKindles Agni
GarlicPungentHeatingSweetOily, Heavy
Ginger, FreshPungentHeatingSweetLight, juicy, Degestive
HorseradishPungent, AstringentHeatingPungentKindles Agni
RadishPungentHeatingPungentHard, Liquid, Rough
RutabagaAstringent, SweetCoolingSweetHeavy, unctuous
SpinachAstringent –CoolingPungentDry, Light,Rough
SproutsAstringentCoolingPungentLight,Juicy
Squash WinterAstringent, SweetHeatingPungentDry, Sharp, Heavy
SquashSweet, AstringentCoolingPungentvpk
TomatoSour, AstringentHeatingPungentNightshade, Disturbs
TurnipsPungent, astringentHeatingPungentRough, Dry
ZucchiniAstringentCoolingPungentHeavy, Liquid
HingPungentHeatingPungentDry, sharp, digestive
MaceAstringent, Sour, PungentHeatingPungentKindles agni
MajoramPungent, astringentHeatingPungentKindles
MintSweetCoolingPungentCalms pitta
MustardPungentHeatingPungentSharp, oily, light
Neem(leaves)BitterCoolingPungentStimulatesvata slightly
NutmegSweet, astringentHeatingPungentStimulates digestion
PaprikaPungentHeatingPungentStimulatesagni
ParselyAstringent, pungentHeatingPungentMay stimulatepitta
Poppy seedSweet, astringentHeatingPungentBinds stool, aids sleep
SaffronAstringent, BitterHeatingPungentDry, Light
SavorySour, PungentHeatingPungentKindles Agni
TarragonSweet Sour, AstringentCoolingPungentModeration
TurmericBitterHeatingPungentDry, Light, Digestive
Sweeteners
FOODRASAVIRAYAVIPAKACTION ON
DOSHA
ACTION ON VPK
Barley MaltSweetCoolingSweetUnctuous, Liquid
Date SugarSweetCoolingSweetHeavy, Energizer Oily
FructoseSweetCoolingSweetUnctuous, Liquid
HoneySweetHeatingSweetHeating, Scrapes Fat
JaggerySweetHeatingSweetStrengthening heavy
Maple syrupSweetCoolingSweetLight, strengthener
MolassesSweetheatingSweetHeavy, Promotes Bleeding
Rice SyrupSweetCoolingSweetUnctuous, Liquid
SucanatSweetCoolingSweetUnctuous, Heavy
Sugar, WhiteSweetCoolingSweetHeavy, Oily, Energizer
TurbinadoSweetCoolingSweetUnctuous
Fish, FreshwaterSweet, astringentHeatingSweetLight, Unctuous, Soft
Fish, SalmonSweetHeatingSweetUnctuoous, Heating
Fish, TunaSweet, Salty, AstringentHeatingPungentHeating
MuttonSweetHeatingSweetStrengthning, Heavy
PorkSweetHeatingSweetHeavy, Unctuous
RabbitSweetCoolingPungentDry, Rough, Astringent
ShrimpSweetheatingPungentLight, Unctuous
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