Diet for Inflammation

An inflammatory state is any state in the body that is characterized by symptoms including burning sensations, heat, swelling, redness and exquisite pain or tenderness. In Ayurveda the aspect of inflammation is correlated with pitta dosha, consisting of hot, light, ascending and quick-moving qualities. Thus to balance these qualities herbs, foods, beverages and lifestyle habits used to pacify pitta are used, i.e. cooling, heavy, descending, and relaxing.