Vata Dosha is dominant autumn. Spices and herbs with a predominantly sweet, sour or salty taste help to reduce it:
- Aniseed, asafetida (hing)
- Basil
- Tarragon
- Ginger (fresh)
- Cardamom, garlic (raw), cress, cumin, caraway
- Lovage
- Marjoram, nutmeg
- Oregano
- Parsley, allspice, pippali
- Rosemary
- Saffron, sage, rock salt
- Thyme
- Vanilla
- Juniper
- Cinnamon
