
Spices and Herbs
| Item | Category | Thermal Nature | Flavor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anise (aniseed) | Spices and herbs | Warm | Acrid, sweet |
| Basil | Spices and herbs | Warm | Acrid |
| Black Pepper | Spices and herbs | Hot | Acrid |
| Borage | Spices and herbs | Cool | Bitter, sweet, salty |
| Caraway seed | Spices and herbs | Warm | Acrid, sweet |
| Cardamom | Spices and herbs | Warm | Acrid, aromatic |
| Cayenne pepper (Chili pepper) | Spices and herbs | Hot | Acrid |
| Chervil | Spices and herbs | Cool | bitter, sweet |
| Cinnamon | Spices and herbs | Hot | Acrid, sweet |
| Clove | Spices and herbs | Warm | Acrid |
| Cumin | Spices and herbs | Warm | Acrid, sweet |
| Curry | Spices and herbs | Warm | Acrid, bitter |
| Fennel | Spices and herbs | Warm | Acrid |
| Fenugreek seed | Spices and herbs | Warm | Bitter, acrid |
| Garlic | Spices and herbs | Warm | Acrid |
| Ginger | Spices and herbs | Warm | Acrid |
| Horserasdish | Spices and herbs | Warm | Acrid |
| Juniper berry | Spices and herbs | Warm | Acrid, bitter |
| Lavender | Spices and herbs | Cool | Bitter, acrid |
| Licorice | Spices and herbs | Neutral | Sweet, bitter |
| Marjoram | Spices and herbs | Cool | Acrid |
| Mint | Spices and herbs | Cool | Acrid |
| Mugwort (yomogi) | Spices and herbs | Warm | Bitter, acrid |
| Mustard (prepared) | Spices and herbs | Warm | Acrid, bitter |
| Mustard Seeds | Spices and herbs | Warm | Acrid |
| Myoga ginger (Zingiber mioga) | Spices and herbs | Cold | Bitter, sweet |
| Nutmeg | Spices and herbs | Warm | Acrid |
| Oregano | Spices and herbs | Neutral | Acrid, bitter |
| Paprika | Spices and herbs | Warm | Bitter, sweet |
| Pepper, white (fully ripe, seasoning, not bell pepper) | Spices and herbs | Hot | Acrid |
| Peppermint | Spices and herbs | Cool | Acrid |
| Rosemary | Spices and herbs | Warm | Acrid |
| Saffron | Spices and herbs | Warm | Sweet. Acrid |
| Sage | Spices and herbs | Warm | Bitter, acrid |
| Salt | Spices and herbs | Cold | Salty |
| Sichuan pepper (Szechuan pepper, sansho) | Spices and herbs | Hot | Acrid |
| Spearmint | Spices and herbs | Warm | Acrid |
| Star aniseed (Illicium verum, hakkaku) | Spices and herbs | Warm | Acrid, sweet |
| Tarragon | Spices and herbs | Warm | Bittter, acrid |
| Thyme | Spices and herbs | Warm | Acrid |
| Turmeric | Spices and herbs | Warm | Acrid, bitter |
| Wasabi | Spices and herbs | Warm | Acrid |
Flavourlings
| Item | Category | Thermal Nature | Flavor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honey | Flavourings | Neutral | Sweet |
| Malt syrup | Flavourings | Warm | Sweet |
| Miso | Flavourings | Cold | Salty |
| Molasses | Flavourings | Warm | Sweet |
| Soy sauce | Flavourings | Cool | Salty |
| Sugar (brown) | Flavourings | Warm | Sweet |
| Sugar (white) | Flavourings | Neutral | Sweet |
| Vanilla | Flavourings | Warm | Sweet |