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Fire

One of the five building blocks of nature in Ayurveda and Vedic philosophy.

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Fire (Mahabhuta)

One of the five building blocks of nature in Ayurveda and Vedic philosophy. This element shapes the qualities of every plant, sign, and dosha associated with it.

Hot, sharp, light, transforming (Agni / Tejas)

Governs Pitta; metabolism, digestion, vision, courage

AriesLeoSagittarius

"Fire transforms. It digests food, experience, and pathogen alike. Its plants are pungent, warming, and quickening."

Add this element's foods to one meal this week.

Plants of Fire (26)

Anise Hyssop

Anise Hyssop

Agastache foeniculum

Fire·Sagittarius+House 9·Mutable
Pacifies Kapha & VataTaste: Sweet; PungentEnergy: Heating
Helps with: Cold & flu, Congestion, Indigestion / bloating, Low mood
Apricot

Apricot

Prunus armeniaca

Fire·Leo+House 5·Fixed
Pacifies Vata & PittaTaste: Sweet; SourEnergy: Heating
Helps with: Constipation, Low energy & fatigue, Eye strain / weak vision
Arugula

Arugula

Eruca vesicaria

Fire·Aries+House 1·Cardinal
Pacifies KaphaTaste: Pungent, BitterEnergy: Heating
Helps with: Low vitality, Detox / cleansing, Poor appetite
Basil

Basil

Ocimum basilicum

Fire·Aries+House 1·Cardinal
Pacifies Vata & KaphaTaste: Pungent, BitterEnergy: Heating
Helps with: Low immunity, Brain fog / poor focus, Cold & flu, Anxiety & stress
Broccoli

Broccoli

Brassica oleracea var. italica

Fire·Leo+House 5·Fixed·Magha
Balances Kapha & Pitta; can increase Vata (gas)Taste: Astringent; Bitter; SweetEnergy: Cooling
Helps with: Sluggish digestion, Low immunity
Burdock

Burdock

Arctium lappa

Fire·Sagittarius+House 9·Mutable
Pacifies Pitta & Kapha; grounding for VataTaste: Sweet; Bitter; AstringentEnergy: Cooling
Helps with: Skin inflammation & rash, Acne / eczema, Sluggish digestion, Swollen lymph
Calendula

Calendula

Pot Marigold

Calendula officinalis

Fire·Leo+House 5·Fixed
Pacifies Pitta & KaphaTaste: Bitter; PungentEnergy: Heating
Helps with: Skin inflammation & rash, Wounds & cuts, Minor burns
Chamomile (German)

Chamomile (German)

Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla

Fire·Leo+House 5·Fixed
Pacifies Pitta & VataTaste: Bitter; SweetEnergy: Cooling
Helps with: Anxiety & stress, Insomnia, Indigestion / bloating, Skin inflammation & rash
Dandelion

Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Fire·Sagittarius+House 9·Mutable
Pacifies Pitta & KaphaTaste: Bitter; SweetEnergy: Cooling
Helps with: Sluggish digestion, Water retention / bloating, Poor appetite, Skin inflammation & rash
Hyssop

Hyssop

Hyssopus officinalis

Fire·Sagittarius+House 9·Mutable
Pacifies Kapha & Vata; aggravates PittaTaste: Pungent; BitterEnergy: Heating
Helps with: Cough, Congestion, Cold & flu, Sore throat
Marigold (French)

Marigold (French)

French Marigold

Tagetes patula

Fire·Leo+House 5·Fixed
Balances KaphaTaste: Pungent; BitterEnergy: Heating
Mustard Greens

Mustard Greens

Mustard

Brassica juncea

Fire·Aries+House 1·Cardinal
Pacifies Kapha & VataTaste: PungentEnergy: Heating
Helps with: Poor appetite, Congestion, Poor circulation, Chest congestion / bronchitis
Nasturtium

Nasturtium

Tropaeolum majus

Fire·Aries+House 1·Cardinal·Bharani
Pacifies KaphaTaste: PungentEnergy: Heating
Helps with: Cold & flu, Infection, Low immunity
Nectarine

Nectarine

Prunus persica var. nucipersica

Fire·Leo+House 5·Fixed
Pacifies Vata & PittaTaste: Sweet; SourEnergy: Heating
Helps with: Low energy & fatigue, Constipation
Oregano

Oregano

Origanum vulgare

Fire·Sagittarius+House 9·Mutable
Pacifies Kapha & Vata; aggravates PittaTaste: Pungent; BitterEnergy: Heating
Helps with: Cold & flu, Infection, Indigestion / bloating, Sore throat
Peach

Peach

Prunus persica

Fire·Leo+House 5·Fixed
Pacifies Vata & PittaTaste: Sweet; Sour; AstringentEnergy: Heating
Helps with: Constipation, Low energy & fatigue, Dry skin
Radish

Radish

Raphanus sativus

Fire·Aries+House 1·Cardinal
Pacifies KaphaTaste: PungentEnergy: Heating
Helps with: Liver support, Detox / cleansing, Indigestion / bloating
Rosemary

Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus

Fire·Leo+House 5·Fixed
Pacifies Vata & Kapha; aggravates PittaTaste: Pungent; BitterEnergy: Heating
Helps with: Poor circulation, Brain fog / poor focus, Indigestion / bloating, Headache
Runner Bean

Runner Bean

Scarlet Runner Bean

Phaseolus coccineus

Fire·Sagittarius+House 9·Mutable·Mula
Pacifies Pitta & KaphaTaste: Sweet; AstringentEnergy: Cooling
Helps with: Low energy & fatigue, Sluggish digestion
Safflower

Safflower

Carthamus tinctorius

Fire·Aries+House 1·Cardinal·Bharani
Pacifies Kapha & VataTaste: Pungent; BitterEnergy: Heating
Helps with: Menstrual cramps, Poor circulation, Delayed menstruation
Saffron Crocus

Saffron Crocus

Saffron

Crocus sativus

Fire·Leo+House 5·Fixed
Tridoshic in small amounts; heating in excessTaste: Pungent; BitterEnergy: Heating
Helps with: Low mood, Menstrual cramps
Sage

Sage

Garden Sage

Salvia officinalis

Fire·Sagittarius+House 9·Mutable
Pacifies Kapha & Vata; aggravates PittaTaste: Pungent; Bitter; AstringentEnergy: Heating
Helps with: Sore throat, Excess sweating, Brain fog / poor focus, Cold & flu
St. John's Wort

St. John's Wort

Hypericum perforatum

Fire·Leo+House 5·Fixed
Pacifies Vata; balances PittaTaste: Bitter; AstringentEnergy: Cooling
Helps with: Low mood, Nerve pain, Wounds & cuts, Anxiety & stress
Summer Savory

Summer Savory

Satureja hortensis

Fire·Sagittarius+House 9·Mutable
Pacifies Vata & Kapha; aggravates PittaTaste: PungentEnergy: Heating
Helps with: Indigestion / bloating, Gas, Sore throat
Sunflower

Sunflower

Helianthus annuus

Fire·Leo+House 5·Fixed
Pacifies Vata; mildly heating to PittaTaste: SweetEnergy: Heating
Helps with: Low energy & fatigue, Dry cough
Toothache Plant

Toothache Plant

Spilanthes / Buzz Button

Acmella oleracea

Fire·Aries+House 1·Cardinal·Ashwini
Pacifies Kapha & Vata; aggravates PittaTaste: Pungent; AstringentEnergy: Heating
Helps with: Toothache & gum pain, Sore throat, Mouth sores
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