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Ayurvedic Dravya · Vegetable · — kcal / 100g

Arrowroot (fresh) Tavakshira

The convalescent starch — tavakshira porridge is the classical food for inflamed or recovering digestion, soothing where grains would irritate.

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Arrowroot (fresh) — Ayurvedic Vegetable & USDA Nutrition

Arrowroot (fresh) — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Neutral (0) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Smooth, Soft
Digestibility & Agni
5/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Grishma, Varsha, Sharad · Morning, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The convalescent starch — tavakshira porridge is the classical food for inflamed or recovering digestion, soothing where grains would irritate.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Boiled or ground into flour and cooked as smooth porridge; among the gentlest starches known.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu (tavakshira); convalescent tradition.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • porridge with a little milk and sugar for the weak
  • as thickener for invalid foods

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

Well tolerated in normal culinary amounts.

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Arrowroot (fresh)

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup chopped (100g):

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