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Ayurvedic Dravya · Fruit · — kcal / 100g

Apricot

Also known as: khubani, Apricot (fresh)

Apricot is a traditional Ayurvedic fruit valued for its sweet, sour taste and heating potency.

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Apricot — Ayurvedic Fruit & USDA Nutrition

Apricot — Rasa: Sweet, Sour · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Sour
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Liquid
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Grishma · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Apricot is a traditional Ayurvedic fruit valued for its sweet, sour taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Ripe fresh apricots for summer; dried apricots (batch 07) are the vata-friendly winter form.

Classical Provenance: Regional Himalayan tradition; modern Ayurvedic texts.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • fresh ripe fruit alone
  • stewed with cardamom

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high pitta (sour fruit, excess)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Apricot

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 2 fruits (70g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Apricot

Warm Apricot Oat PorridgeBreakfast · 32 min

Warm Apricot Oat Porridge

Warm Apricot Oat Porridge is cooked and served warm, with fruit cooked into the grain when included. Vata: serve warm, c...

Warm Apricot Pistachio CrispDessert · 50 min

Warm Apricot Pistachio Crisp

Warm Apricot Pistachio Crisp is a warm fruit dessert with restrained sweetener. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and...

Apricot Almond-Milk SmoothieDrink · 9 min

Apricot Almond-Milk Smoothie

Apricot Almond-Milk Smoothie is a freshly blended drink served without ice. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add...

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