Oily

Link to Tridosha¹:

• Increases Pitta and Kapha
• Decreases Vata

Properties:

• Decreases agni
• Creates smoothness and moisture
• Provides lubrication and vigor
• Promotes compassion and love

Examples: Almond, sesame etc.

Manifestation in Pitta-dominant people:

• Tender joints, bones and muscles
• Excessive sweating, urination and excretion

Manifestation in Kapha-dominant individuals:

• Oiliness in body organs and tissues.

Oily Foods should be given to anyone suffering from²:

• Vata aggravation
• Those accustomed to physical exercise
• Suffering from sexual excess

Sources:

Primary Source: Acharya Balkrishna's A Practical Approach To The Science of Ayurveda: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthy Living.

1. Ayurveda - The Science of Self-Healing - Dr Vasant D Lad - Pg 50
2. Sushruta Samhita - Pg 402-403