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The Food Library

Everyday foods that double as medicine — read by their nature.

Looking for fruits? Visit the dedicated Fruit Library.

Ash Reshteh

Ash Reshteh

آش رشته
Warm · Moist

Persian noodle and bean soup — nourishes the blood, warms the body, lifts the spirit.

Sesame

Sesame

کنجد
Warm · Moist

Lubricates joints, strengthens hair.

Saffron Rice

Saffron Rice

چلو زعفرانی
Warm · Dry

Lifts spirit, warms the heart, aids digestion.

Yogurt (Mast)

Yogurt (Mast)

ماست
Cool · Moist

Cools heat, settles the stomach, feeds the gut.

Honey

Honey

عسل
Hot · Dry

Warms the body, soothes the throat, lifts mood.

Cucumber

Cucumber

خیار
Cool · Moist

Hydrates the body, cools summer heat.

Eggplant

Eggplant

بادمجان
Hot · Dry

Best paired with yogurt to balance dryness.

Spinach

Spinach

اسفناج
Cool · Moist

Builds blood, soothes inflammation.

Lentils

Lentils

عدس
Cool · Dry

Grounds the body, steadies energy.

Olive Oil

Olive Oil

روغن زیتون
Warm · Moist

Lubricates joints, nourishes the heart.

Chickpeas

Chickpeas

نخود
Warm · Dry

Builds strength, traditional in āsh and stews.

Watercress

Watercress

شاهی
Hot · Dry

Awakens digestion, clears the blood, sharpens the senses.

Leek

Leek

تره فرنگی
Hot · Dry

Warms the gut, opens circulation, classic in kuku.

Turnip

Turnip

شلغم
Warm · Moist

Soothes the chest, eases cough, a winter remedy.

Beetroot

Beetroot

چغندر
Warm · Moist

Builds blood, supports the liver, warms in cold months.

Carrot

Carrot

هویج
Warm · Moist

Brightens vision, lifts mood, classic in halva.

Kashk

Kashk

کشک
Warm · Dry

Concentrated dairy that builds strength, anchor of āsh and bademjan.

Rosewater

Rosewater

گلاب
Cool · Moist

Calms the heart, perfumes desserts, a Persian household essence.

Walnuts

Walnuts

گردو
Warm · Moist

Omega-3-rich brain food that supports heart and cognitive health.

Tomato

Tomato

گوجه فرنگی
Cool · Moist

Rich in lycopene — supports heart and prostate health.

Broccoli

Broccoli

بروکلی
Cool · Dry

Cruciferous powerhouse for liver support and overall vitality.

Almonds

Almonds

بادام
Warm · Moist

Vitamin-E rich nut that nourishes the heart, skin, and brain.

Pistachios

Pistachios

پسته
Warm · Moist

Persian-rooted nut packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants.

Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds

دانه چیا
Cool · Moist

Tiny seeds rich in omega-3s, fiber, and calcium.

Flax Seeds

Flax Seeds

دانه کتان
Warm · Moist

Lignan-rich seed for hormone balance, fiber, and heart health.

Onion

Onion

پیاز
Hot · Dry

Quercetin-rich kitchen staple that supports the heart, immunity, and blood sugar.