In Ayurveda, the astringent taste is generally referred to like the flavor of dryness. It causes a dry sensation in the mouth, mostly due to the contraction of mucous membranes. The astringent taste pacifies Pitta and Kapha Dosha and generally increases Vata. Let’s see the best astringent foods to include …
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Ama, the toxic waste-product of inefficient digestion, can accumulate at any time of the year. Experiencing ama during the holidays is not uncommon. At this time of year we’re particularly susceptible to it. The bounty of festive meals and lots of sweets tempts us to overeat and eat at irregular …
Read More »In Ayurveda, every food is put into one of the 6 taste categories: sweet, sour, salty, pungent, astringent, and bitter. Each taste feeds our mind, body and spirit in its own unique way. It is said that if a person has all six tastes in a meal, that person will …
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