Clove powder
Cloves have a fruity, sweet and spicy taste. According to Ayurvedic understanding, it strengthens Agni and reduces Pitta and Kapha.
Effect on doshas:
Pitta & Kapha: lowering
Rasa (taste): spicy/katu, bitter/tikta
Guna (quality): oily/snigda, light/laghu
Virya (power): cold/shita
Vipaka (taste after digestion): spicy/katu
Ideal for pastries, stews, soups, meat, etc.
Use sparingly!
