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Ayurvedic Dravya · Grain · — kcal / 100g

Barley Yava

Also known as: jau

The classical 'scraping' grain — reduces excess kapha and fat, supports the urinary tract; grain of choice in kapha and diabetic diets.

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Barley — Ayurvedic Grain & USDA Nutrition

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

Vāta: Mildly Increases (+1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Strongly Pacifies (-2)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry, Rough
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Vasanta, Grishma · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The classical 'scraping' grain — reduces excess kapha and fat, supports the urinary tract; grain of choice in kapha and diabetic diets.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Soak before cooking; barley water (boiled, strained) is the classical cooling drink for summer and urinary comfort.

Classical Provenance: Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana 27; Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Dhanya varga.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • barley water for the urinary tract
  • soups with vegetables
  • with ghee to offset dryness for vata

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: gluten sensitivity
  • Contraindication: vata excess (without fat)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Barley

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup cooked (157g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Barley

Barley Cinnamon PorridgeBreakfast · 48 min

Barley Cinnamon Porridge

Barley Cinnamon Porridge is served freshly cooked and warm as a grain-based morning meal. Vata: make it softer and use a...

Barley KheerDessert · 62 min

Barley Kheer

Barley Kheer is a rich milk sweet intended as a small, freshly prepared portion. Vata: serve warm with the stated ghee. ...

Barley Lemon WaterDrink · 42 min

Barley Lemon Water

Barley water is cooled before fresh lemon is added, giving a light grain beverage. Vata: serve slightly warm and use les...

Simple Barley Mung KitchariLunch · 53 min

Simple Barley Mung Kitchari

Simple Barley Mung Kitchari is a soft one-pot grain-and-pulse preparation suited to a freshly cooked meal. Vata: serve w...

Barley Mung YushaDinner · 48 min

Barley Mung Yusha

Barley Mung Yusha is prepared as a pourable pulse broth rather than a heavy stew. Vata: add a small spoon of ghee at the...

Barley Vegetable Breakfast BowlBreakfast · 48 min

Barley Vegetable Breakfast Bowl

Barley Vegetable Breakfast Bowl is served freshly cooked and warm as a grain-based morning meal. Vata: make it softer an...

Barley Vegetable SoupDinner · 40 min

Barley Vegetable Soup

Barley Vegetable Soup is kept lightly seasoned and smoothly cooked. Vata: add ghee and avoid serving it cold. Pitta: use...

Barley Wheat RotiLunch · 46 min

Barley Wheat Roti

Barley Wheat Roti is a freshly cooked flatbread intended to be eaten warm Vata: brush lightly with ghee and pair with a ...

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