The Alleviation of the Doshas with Rasas (tastes):
- Sweet, sour and salt decrease vata
- Bitter, pungent and astringent decrease kapha
- Astringent, bitter and sweet decrease pitta
- Bitter, pungent and astringent increase vata
- Sour, salt and pungent cause increase pitta
- Sweat, sour and salt increase kapha
