5 Important Ayurvedic Spices for All Doshas

The diet according to Ayurveda is all about them: spices. They are not only used as medicine in the traditional Indian healing art , but also keep the three doshas (the three life energies Vata, Pitta and Kapha) in balance. They also give your food the spice it needs. Whether breakfast, lunch or dinner – in Ayurveda there is the right spice for every meal.

We introduce you to five Ayurvedic spices that are equally suitable for all doshas and should not be missing from your menu. Some of them combine particularly well with the delicious organic porridges from VERIVAL. So you can have a delicious Ayurveda breakfast in no time.

Why are spices so important in Ayurveda?

Ayurvedic teaching is primarily about maintaining a healthy life and keeping the three doshas in balance. Each spice in Ayurveda has a certain effect on one or more of the doshas. According to the traditional art of healing, an imbalance of these life energies is the cause of everyday complaints. Subsequently, this imbalance can lead to illness.

Spices and herbs are thus used in Ayurveda as daily remedies. In this way, the treatment of complaints about food is easily integrated into everyday life. In the best case, the spices prevent an imbalance and diseases are prevented.

You want to know which spices are true Ayurvedic classics and what they are used for? We introduce you to five important Ayurvedic spices that have a balancing effect on all three doshas .

5 Ayurvedic spices for every type

The classic: turmeric

Turmeric is considered a classic among Ayurvedic spices and is equally suitable for all three doshas. Because of its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects , it plays an important role in Ayurvedic medicine. It is particularly popular for the treatment of acne and eczema .

In addition, turmeric is considered a faithful supporter of your immune system . Especially during the cold season, it is worth integrating the warming spice into your diet and fighting the cold.

Dare to get creative: season your favourite porridge from VERIVAL with the yellow all-rounder, for example . Or try our coconut orange rice porridge , which contains cardamom as an important Ayurvedic spice in addition to turmeric.

In India, the birthplace of Ayurveda, people also swear by "Golden Milk" or turmeric latte . A real treat, especially for breakfast.

Cardamom: the all-rounder

Cardamom also supports all three doshas of Ayurveda teaching and is sometimes considered a mood lifter. Just like turmeric, this spice has an antibacterial effect . In addition, it is attributed with antispasmodic and analgesic properties . In Ayurveda, for example, it is used to soothe the stomach or relieve flatulence.

Due to its sweet and sharp taste, cardamom is versatile. Consequently, it can be combined with both sweet and savoury foods.

For example, you can refine side dishes such as rice or millet with cardamom . To do this, either cook a whole cardamom capsule with it and sort it out again after eating, or use finely ground powder. In the same way, you can spice up your breakfast porridge with the Ayurveda classic.

It is particularly effective as a tea . To do this, pour hot water over the cardamom capsules and let the tea steep for five minutes. If desired, you can also mix it wonderfully with peppermint, ginger or green tea. In some Arab countries, cardamom is used to sweeten coffee. As a result, it has a more digestible effect on the stomach.

Not for everyone: coriander

Some love him, others hate him. Some would even describe the taste of cilantro as “soapy”. That is why this Ayurvedic spice is probably not suitable for everyone. Regardless, coriander has a calming effect on all three doshas.

If you are struggling with headaches and colds , a tea made from cilantro and ginger can help.

Since the spice has a cooling effect , it is also used in the feeling of internal heat during menopause and relieves inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract .

Coriander is available fresh, as a seed or in dried form and can be used in many ways. The Ayurvedic spice can be combined particularly well with cooked legumes and vegetables.

Our top tip: Refine the spicy porridges from VERIVAL with fresh coriander. For example, prepare your pumpkin tomato oatmeal as described on the package and then garnish it with the fresh coriander leaves. By the way, our broccoli porridge works the same way.

Fennel seeds – good for digestion

In Ayurveda, fennel seeds are mainly known as a spice that has a positive effect on digestion. For example, it provides relief from intestinal cramps . Due to their mild taste, fennel seeds are also suitable for children .

In addition, they provide a remedy for bad breath , which according to Ayurveda arises when the digestive fire is too weak. This subsequently leads to digestive problems . In India, a seed mixture with sugar (mukhwas) is therefore served after the meal, which contains fennel, among other things. By chewing the seeds, essential oils are released, which strengthen the digestive fire and at the same time provide fresh breath.

Fennel is particularly popular as a tea. But it can also unfold its delicious taste well with potatoes or legumes.

Perfect for breakfast: cinnamon

Last but not least, cinnamon is one of the most important spices in Ayurveda. Especially popular as a Christmas spice, many desserts can be refined with it. Considered to stimulate circulation and fuel your digestive fire , cinnamon is the perfect spice for your breakfast . Add a little cinnamon to your VERIVAL porridge and you have an Ayurveda breakfast.

Cinnamon is said to lower blood pressure and have an antispasmodic effect. In addition, the mere smell of cinnamon improves concentration.

But beware, there are two types of cinnamon :