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Spices and herbs are as essential to Ayurvedic nutrition as balance is to yoga! And here, too, the correct use of ingredients is crucial for ideally regulating the balance of the doshas. On this page, you will find our diverse selection of Ayurvedic spices and herbs.

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Ayurvedic spices: Use and effects

A truly Ayurvedic cuisine is only complete with the most important spices and herbs that correspond to your dosha. Their diverse aromas and healing properties form the heart of your diet.Ayurvedic diet.

In order to select and use the right spices, you first need to know about...Your constitutionbe informed. Based on that, you canAdjust your diet and balance your doshas– all with the right herbs!

Spices in Ayurveda: A small pinch, a big effect

The applications of Ayurvedic spices are as diverse as the spice blends themselves. Every tiny pinch alters the effect of your meal. Ayurvedic cuisine is therefore a true marvel of flavors.

Besides their incredible taste, herbs and spices are considered in Ayurveda primarily as natural remedies. Tailored to your dosha.Even small amounts have a big effect on youand your health.

An important principle that guides Ayurvedic cuisine is adherence to allsix Ayurvedic flavorsin every meal. The six flavors are:

  • sweet
  • sour
  • salty
  • sharp
  • bitter
  • bitter

Besides balancing your constitution, aA balanced meal is important for a lasting, nourishing feeling of fullness.This includes both the actual foodstuffs, as well as the spices and herbs.

The right herbal blend for your dosha

As already described, a diet tailored to the dosha consists offoodand herbs together. To find the right amount, it's important to consider your dominant dosha.

Although basicallyAll spices for every dosha typeFor it to work, the correct dosage is always crucial. By adding or omitting certain herbs, you can perfectly balance a severe imbalance of the doshas.

AsBasis of the most important spices for the three doshasYou can use this as a guide:

Vata prefers sweet, warming, and soothing spices such as...Vata spice mixThese promote restful sleep, dosha balance, and a good feeling in your gut. They include:

Pitta typesThey benefit, however, from cooling, balancing, and bitter spices, which are also found in thePitta spice mixThese are included. They help you achieve inner glow, increased performance, inner peace, and balance your Agni (digestive fire). Suitable for:

  • Saffron
  • cardamom
  • coriander
  • turmeric
  • Licorice root
  • Cinnamon
  • Pippali pepper
  • basil
  • thyme
  • and mint.

TheKapha constitution type It needs stimulating, warming, spicy, and bitter spices to promote a positive mood, a good feeling in your gut, and performance. You can also find them here.Kapha spice mix, which is particularly suitable for Kapha types. The following spices are recommended for this type:

  • Asafoetida
  • pepper
  • cardamom
  • chili
  • anise
  • turmeric
  • Asant
  • chili
  • thyme
  • Ginger
  • Saffron
  • cumin
  • nutmeg
  • and garlic.

All three doshas benefit from so-called Triphala spices., which in theTridosha spice mixThey contain substances that can balance all doshas and thus promote health. These include, for example:

  • Pomegranate seeds
  • cardamom
  • turmeric
  • Mustard seeds
  • King cumin
  • Ginger
  • Lemon peels
  • Asant
  • Cinnamon
  • fennel
  • and mint.


By buying the right Ayurvedic spices, you can easily do a lot of good for your body. It's best to start with a small selection of suitable spices and herbs. It's not a problem if one or two spices are missing from a recipe.

Once you know the individual aromas and flavors, you canExpand your product range to suit your preferencesIt also never hurts to have a Tridosha spice on hand. It balances all dosha types and promotes greater balance in your body.