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Ayurvedic Dravya · Herb · — kcal / 100g

Basil, sweet

Also known as: Italian basil

Basil, sweet is a traditional Ayurvedic herb valued for its pungent taste and heating potency.

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Basil, sweet — Ayurvedic Herb & USDA Nutrition

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

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Pungent
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry
Digestibility & Agni
5/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Varsha, Sharad · Midday, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Basil, sweet is a traditional Ayurvedic herb valued for its pungent taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Add fresh at the end of cooking; milder cousin of tulsi with similar but gentler action.

Classical Provenance: Modern Ayurvedic texts (by analogy with tulasi, milder).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • tomato dishes (balances their sourness)
  • pesto with olive oil
  • soups

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

Well tolerated in normal culinary amounts.

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Basil, sweet

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 5 leaves (2g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Basil, sweet

Eggplant Tempeh RiceLunch · 44 min

Eggplant Tempeh Rice

Eggplant Tempeh Rice is a lightly seasoned one-pot grain dish intended for a warm midday meal. Vata: serve warm, cook un...

Lentil Eggplant Coconut CurryDinner · 50 min

Lentil Eggplant Coconut Curry

Lentil Eggplant Coconut Curry uses freshly blended coconut for a warm, dairy-free curry. Vata: serve warm, cook until te...

Tempeh Eggplant Stir-FryDinner · 34 min

Tempeh Eggplant Stir-Fry

Tempeh Eggplant Stir-Fry is quickly cooked but served hot, with vegetables kept tender rather than raw. Vata: serve warm...

Tofu Mushroom Coconut CurryDinner · 50 min

Tofu Mushroom Coconut Curry

Tofu Mushroom Coconut Curry uses freshly blended coconut for a warm, dairy-free curry. Vata: serve warm, cook until tend...

Tofu Pumpkin Coconut CurryDinner · 50 min

Tofu Pumpkin Coconut Curry

Tofu Pumpkin Coconut Curry uses freshly blended coconut for a warm, dairy-free curry. Vata: serve warm, cook until tende...

Eggplant Tomato Cheese GratinDinner · 60 min

Eggplant Tomato Cheese Gratin

This eggplant gratin is flagged because cheese and tomato are layered together. Vata: cook the eggplant very soft. Pitta...

Whole-Wheat Eggplant Tomato PastaDinner · 43 min

Whole-Wheat Eggplant Tomato Pasta

Whole-Wheat Eggplant Tomato Pasta uses a vegetable-forward sauce and a moderate pasta portion. Vata: serve warm, cook un...

Red Pepper Tofu RoastDinner · 52 min

Red Pepper Tofu Roast

Red Pepper Tofu Roast is roasted until tender and served warm rather than as a cold side. Vata: serve warm, cook until t...

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