Āyurveda Food Compass

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Ghee in Ayurveda

The classical Ayurvedic fat: sweet, cooling and unctuous. Suits Vāta and Pitta, and kindles digestion rather than dulling it.

Effect on each dosha

Vāta
Pacifies

Light, dry, cold and mobile — pacified by warm, moist, grounding food.

Pitta
Pacifies

Hot, sharp and oily — pacified by cooling, sweet and bitter food.

Kapha
Increases

Heavy, slow, cold and moist — pacified by light, warm, well-spiced food.

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