Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Strongly bitter ritual green of Tamil tradition — eaten on dvadashi days to cleanse; classical agastya is respected and dosed with care.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Cook well with coconut and ghee; tradition assigns it specific days — a periodic cleanser, not an everyday saag.
Classical Provenance: Tamil tradition; agastya in nighantus.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- agathi keerai poriyal with coconut and ghee (the traditional buffer)
- with toor dal
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: vata excess (strongly bitter-rough)
- Contraindication: pregnancy (traditional caution)
- Contraindication: occasional-use green, not a daily staple
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Agathi leaf
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/2 cup cooked (50g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1/2 cup cooked) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 70 kcal | 35 kcal |
| Protein | 8.0 g | 4.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5.2 g | 2.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 4.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 0.7 g |
| Calcium | 901.0 mg | 450.5 mg |
| Iron | 4.36 mg | 2.18 mg |
| Magnesium | 96.6 mg | 48.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 52.5 mg | 26.3 mg |
| Potassium | 674 mg | 337 mg |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 9 mg |
| Zinc | 0.53 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Copper | 0.25 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Manganese | 1.24 mg | 0.62 mg |
| Selenium | 30.7 µg | 15.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 121.0 mg | 60.5 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 12582.0 µg | 6291.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.77 mg | 0.89 mg |
| Vitamin K | 269.0 µg | 134.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.26 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.33 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.18 mg | 0.59 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22 mg | 0.11 mg |
