It is a combination of air and earth element. It helps in curing disease related to Kapha and Pitta. It is heavy in nature and purifies blood.

Diseases in which Astringent taste is useful :

.It has property to stop excess water flow in our body like: Running nose, Excess urination, Frequent loose motion problem, Excessive saliva formation, Excessive sweating, Nose and mouth bleeding problem, Heavy blood flow during periods, White water dischage problem.

.Helpful for pregnant woman to avoid problem of mis-carriage.

.It removes toxins from our body and purifies blood.

.It cures mouth ulcer problem, because it decreases Pitta and reduces heat in our body.

.Good for diabetic person who has to go for urination frequently.

.Cures high cholestrol, Lipid profile problem, Fat problem due to excessive consumption of oil.

.It reduces problem of oily skin and pimples by balancing Pitta.

Harmful Effects Of Astringent Taste If It Is Consumed More :

.Dry Skin :We already know that astringent taste reduces Kapha and Pitta and increases Vata. If it is consumed in more amount than Kapha and Pitta amount will become very low and due to their reduction we have to face dry skin problem.

.Constipation :It increases Vata by reducing Kapha and Pitta. Due to increased Vata our digestive fire becomes slow and doesnt digest food.

.By consuming more astringent food we have to face problems like: Frequent thirst problem, Thin body problem. Chest pain, blockage.

Food Items Which is Astringent in Taste:

Harar (Haritika)

Alum (Fitkiri)

Mango (Raw mango)

Honey

Arjun Chhal

Turmeric

Java Plum (Jaamun)

Guler

Moong

Pearl (Moti)

Raw Dates

Chiraunji