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Ayurvedic Dravya · Leafy-Green · — kcal / 100g

Arugula

Also known as: rocket

Arugula is a traditional Ayurvedic leafy-green valued for its pungent, bitter taste and heating potency.

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Arugula — Ayurvedic Leafy-Green & USDA Nutrition

Arugula — Rasa: Pungent, Bitter · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Neutral (0) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Strongly Pacifies (-2)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Pungent, Bitter
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry, Sharp
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Vasanta · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Arugula is a traditional Ayurvedic leafy-green valued for its pungent, bitter taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

The rare salad green that suits kapha — its pungency kindles agni; dress with oil for vata.

Classical Provenance: Modern Ayurvedic texts.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • salads with olive oil and lemon
  • wilted over warm grains
  • with sweet vegetables (balances pungency)

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high pitta (large amounts)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Arugula

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 2 cups (40g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Arugula

Summer Arugula Pear Fennel SaladLunch · 23 min

Summer Arugula Pear Fennel Salad

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Summer Rice Arugula Chickpea PlateLunch · 23 min

Summer Rice Arugula Chickpea Plate

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Summer Zucchini Fennel ArugulaLunch · 23 min

Summer Zucchini Fennel Arugula

Summer Zucchini Fennel Arugula is a cooling summer preparation with an explicit raw-food caution for vata Vata: bring th...

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