Everyone can—and should—cook with digestive herbs and spices. They make things taste better and more complex. Herbs and spices also help us to better digest our meals, drawing more nutrition out of our food. Certain herbs and spices are better for each of the three doshas. Let us clue you in!
| Air/Vata | Fire/Pitta | Earth & Water/Kapha |
|---|---|---|
| anise | cardamom | anise |
| asafoetida | chamomile | basil |
| basil | cilantro | bay leaf |
| caraway | coriander | chamomile |
| cardamom | cumin | caraway |
| cinnamon | dill | cardamom |
| clove | fennel | cayenne |
| coriander | ginger, fresh | cinnamon |
| cumin | lemon verbena | cloves |
| dill | mint (all) | coriander |
| fenugreek | saffron | cumin |
| fennel | turmeric | dill |
| ginger, fresh | fennel | |
| garlic | fenugreek | |
| marjoram | garlic | |
| mustard | ginger, powder | |
| nutmeg | horseradish | |
| oregano | marjoram | |
| pepper | mustard | |
| poppy seeds | nutmeg | |
| rosemary | oregano | |
| saffron | peppermint | |
| sage | poppy seeds | |
| spearmint | rosemary | |
| thyme | saffron | |
| turmeric | sage | |
| spearmint | ||
| star anise | ||
| thyme | ||
| turmeric |
