Tastes

Taste is one of the five senses that we have.
It is the sensation of a flavor sensed in the mouth and throat when something is taken in our mouth. The sense of taste makes it possible for us to recognize what is it.

The functions and the actions associated with each taste are explained here :


Taste and its Benefits

Sweet - Builds tissues, calms nerves

Sour - Cleanses tissues, increases absorption
of minerals

Salty - Moistens or lubricates the tissues,
stimulates digestion

Bitter - Detoxifies the tissues

Pungent - Stimulates digestion and metabolism

Astringent Absorbs water,tightens tissues,dries
fats

Sweet : This taste is known to increase the bulk ( muscles, fat, blood, marrow ), moisture, and weight in the body.
The sweet taste is beneficial for the skin, hair, and complexion.
It quickens the repair of wounds.
The taste increases saliva, helps to get rid of irritation of mucous membranes
It also relieves the burning sensations and thirst.

AVOID if you have excess fat, or you suffer from a high level toxicity in the body.

Sour : This taste energizes the body, stimulates digestion, improves circulation, strengthens the heart.
It also relieves thirst, maintains acidity in the body, sharpens the senses, and helps in the extraction of minerals from food.
The taste nourishes all the vital tissues except the reproductive tissues.

AVOID if you suffer from itching or any Skin Disorder, excessive heat,congestion.
Not to be taken in hot and damp conditions.

Salty : The taste improves digestion, lubricates tissues, liquefies mucous.
Maintains an optimum mineral balance in the body.
Helps in the elimination of wastes, and calms the nerves.
This taste improves the radiance of skin and promotes overall growth in the body.

AVOID if you suffer from Hypertension, Ulcers, or any blood imbalances.

Pungent : Stimulates digestion, clears the sinuses, promotes sweating and detoxification, dispels gas, aids circulation, improves metabolism, and relieves muscle pain.
It improves the appetite and helps bring out the flavor of the other tastes.
Bitter taste is a powerful detoxifying agent.
It is also helpful in reducing weight, water retention, skin rashes, fever, burning sensations and nausea.

AVOID if you have excessive heat in the body, excessive acidity, or a deficiency in the reproductive system.

Astringent : This taste tones tissues, reduces sweating and cools down the excessive heat in the body.It i also known to stop bleeding.
Astringent taste helps in in combating excess bleeding, sweat, diarrhea, leucorrhea, etc.
This taste tones the loose and prolapsed tissues.

AVOID If you have constipation, or blockages of any kind in the body.