Vata-

Vata dosha is associated with air and space, embodying qualities such as lightness, dryness, coolness, and mobility. To reduce vata, Ayurveda recommends herbs that are warming, grounding, and nourishing, helping to counteract the depleting nature of vata dosha.

Vata– herbs have warming properties to provide warmth and stability; grounding effects to provide stability; nourishing qualities to provide moisture and support; stress-reducing effects including adaptogenic properties; and enhancing stamina and vitality.

Examples include castor oil (Ricinus communis), ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), thyme (Thymus vulgaris) and shatavari (Asparagus racemosus). These are predominant in sweet, sour and salty tastes, with a hot potency, and sliminess, oiliness and heaviness.