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Ayurvedic Dravya · Preparation · — kcal / 100g

Barley water Yava Manda

Classical urinary-tract and summer drink — barley's scraping lightness in liquid form.

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Barley water — Ayurvedic Preparation & USDA Nutrition

Barley water — Rasa: Sweet, Astringent · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

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

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Classical urinary-tract and summer drink — barley's scraping lightness in liquid form.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Simmer 2 tbsp barley in 4 cups water for 20 minutes, strain and season; drink through hot days.

Classical Provenance: Classical yava preparations; household tradition.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • with lime and a pinch of rock salt
  • cooled (not iced) in summer

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: gluten sensitivity (trace)
  • Contraindication: vata excess (large amounts unbuffered)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Barley water

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup (240g):

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