The Six Rasas (Tastes) as per Ayurved

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The Six Rasas (Tastes) as per Ayurved

According to Ayurvedic system of medicine the complete diet is one which is composed of six Rasas or Tastes namely:

1 Madhura मधुर (Sweet)4 Katu कटु  (Pungent)
2 Amla  अम्ल  (Sour)5 Tikta तिक्त (Bitter)
3 Lavan लवण (Salty)6 Kashay कषाय (Astringent)

All these Rasas have their own properties, character and functions. The table below explains the relationship between Rasa and Dosha

 RasaDosha PacifiedDosha Aggravated
Madhura मधुरVata, PittaKapha
Amla  अम्लVataPitta, Kapha
Lavan लवणVataKapha, Pitta
Katu कटुKaphaVata, Pitta
Tikta तिक्तKapha, PittaVata
Kashaya कषायKapha, PittaVata

In order to understand what is Dosha, we recommend reading What is Prakriti?

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