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L9 Ayurveda Treatment - Tastes Flashcards

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What are the six tastes in Ayurveda?

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Sweet, Sour, Salty,
Pungent, Bitter, Astringent

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What is the effect of too much or too little of any taste on Doshas?

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Causes aggravation of either Vata, Pitta or Kapha

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What are the qualities of the sweet taste?

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Moist, cool, and heavy

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Which elements are associated with the sweet taste?

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Water
Earth

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What are the effects of the sweet taste?

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  • Tonic
  • Nourishing
  • Immune-supporting
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Bring contentment

  • when demulcent can support mucous membranes, skin healing, expectoration, bowel elimination
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What problems can excess sweet taste cause?

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  • Obesity
  • Heaviness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Diabetes
  • Increased mucus secretions

Kapha problems

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Which foods are considered sweet?

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  • Liquorice
  • Marshmallow
  • Root vegetables
  • Grains
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What are the effects of sweet on the doshas

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Increases Kapha (K+)
Reduces Vata and Pitta (VP-)

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Which elements are associated the sour taste?

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Fire
Earth

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What are the qualities of the sour taste?

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Moist, hot, and light

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What are the effects of sour taste on the doshas

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Increases Pitta and Kapha (PK+)
Reduces Vata (V-)

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What effects does the sour taste have?

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  • Stimulates digestion (bile production)
  • Aids elimination
  • Promotes circulation
  • Relieves thirst
  • Strengthens and moistens the body
  • Brings alertness
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What problems can excess sour taste cause?

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  • Acidity
  • Ulcers
  • Fevers
  • Aggravates inflammatory skin diseases

Heat aggravating Pitta, moistness aggravating Kapha

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Which foods are considered sour?

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  • Citrus fruit
  • Fermented foods
  • Apple cider vinegar
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What are the qualities of the salty taste?

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Moist, hot, and heavy

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Which elements are associated the salty taste?

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What are the effects of salty on the doshas ?

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Increases Pitta and Kapha (PK+)
Reduces Vata (V-)

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What are the effects of the salty taste?

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  • Stimulates digestion (Agni)
  • Mildly laxative
  • Softens tumours and phlegm
  • Grounds the nerves
  • Reduces stiffness
  • Builds strength and stability
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What problems can excess salty taste cause?

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  • Thirst
  • Skin diseases
  • Burning sensations
  • Hypertension
  • Irritability
  • Fluid retention (Kapha)
20
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Which foods are considered salty?

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  • Himalayan salt
  • Rock salt
  • Garlic
  • Seaweeds
  • Celery seed
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What are the qualities of the pungent taste?

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Dry, hot, and light

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Which elements are associated the pungent taste?

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What are the effects of pungent on the doshas ?

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Increases Vata and Pitta (VP+)
Reduces Kapha (K-)

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What are the effects of the pungent taste?

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  • Stimulates digestion
  • Improves circulation
  • Relieves nerve pain
  • Promotes sweating
  • Clears mucus, dampness, stagnation
  • Fires up minds and senses
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What problems can excess pungent taste cause?
* Emaciation * Burning sensations * Fever * Thirst * Skin diseases * Anger and frustration
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Which foods are considered pungent?
* Ginger * Black pepper * Chilli * Cloves * Cumin
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What are the qualities of the bitter taste?
Dry, cool, and light
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Which elements are associated the bitter taste?
Air Ether
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What are the effects of bitter on the doshas ?
Increases Vata (V-) Reduces Pitta and Kapha (PK+) ## Footnote "Bitter is better for Pitta"
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What are the effects of the bitter taste?
* Anti-inflammatory * Detoxifying * Strengthens digestion (small amounts) * Supports liver function * Aids fat digestion (bile production) * Lowers blood sugar * Clears fluid retention * Cleanses mind and emotions
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What problems can excess bitter taste cause?
* Coldness * Weakness * Disorientation * Nervous problems * Spasms ## Footnote Vata problems
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Which foods are considered bitter?
* Gentian * Chicory * Leafy greens
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What are the qualities of the astringent taste?
Dry, cool, and heavy
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Which elements are associated the astringent taste?
Air Earth
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What are the effects of astringent on the doshas ?
Increases Vata (V+) Reduces Pitta and Kapha (PK-)
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What are the effects of the astringent taste?
* Reduces bleeding * Promotes healing of skin/mucous membranes * Contracts tissues * Dries mucus * Raises prolapsed organs * Brings mental firmness
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What problems can excess astringent taste cause?
* Dries tissues * Causes constipation * Cramps * Bloating * Nervous disorders * Obstructs flow of Prana
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Which foods are considered astringent?
* Witch hazel * Unripe bananas * Green tea

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