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Ayurvedic Dravya · Beverage · — kcal / 100g

Beetroot juice

Also known as: chukandar juice

Concentrated blood-builder of the winter juice tradition; modern evidence adds nitrate-linked circulation support — intense enough to dilute.

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Beetroot juice — Ayurvedic Beverage & USDA Nutrition

Beetroot juice — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Liquid, Penetrating
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Concentrated blood-builder of the winter juice tradition; modern evidence adds nitrate-linked circulation support — intense enough to dilute.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Always dilute — half beet, half carrot or water; sip rather than gulp.

Classical Provenance: Modern usage.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • diluted with carrot or cucumber juice
  • with lime and ginger

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: kidney stones (oxalates)
  • Contraindication: low blood pressure (large amounts)
  • Contraindication: beeturia (harmless red urine — worth knowing)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Beetroot juice

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/2 cup (120g):

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