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Ayurvedic Dravya · Vegetable · — kcal / 100g

Celery

Naturally salty vegetable that supports fluid balance; relative of the classical digestive seed ajamoda.

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Celery — Ayurvedic Vegetable & USDA Nutrition

Celery — Rasa: Astringent, Bitter, Salty · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

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

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Naturally salty vegetable that supports fluid balance; relative of the classical digestive seed ajamoda.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Cook or braise for vata; raw sticks and juice suit kapha and pitta. The seeds (ajmoda) are a stronger digestive.

Classical Provenance: Modern Ayurvedic texts (ajamoda relative).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • soups and broths
  • juiced with apple (kapha)
  • braised with ghee for vata

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: vata excess (raw, large amounts)
  • Contraindication: low blood pressure (juice fasting)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Celery

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 2 stalks (80g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Celery

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Barley Vegetable Soup

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Brown Lentil Carrot-Celery DalLunch · 56 min

Brown Lentil Carrot-Celery Dal

Brown Lentil Carrot-Celery Dal pairs a thoroughly cooked pulse with vegetables for an everyday one-bowl main. Vata: serv...

Warm Barley Carrot Celery BowlLunch · 60 min

Warm Barley Carrot Celery Bowl

Warm Barley Carrot Celery Bowl is assembled and served warm, with oil-citrus dressing added at the end. Vata: serve warm...

Celery Barley SoupDinner · 57 min

Celery Barley Soup

Celery Barley Soup is a vegetable-forward soup served warm with a fully cooked texture. Vata: serve warm, cook until ten...

Collard Chickpea SoupDinner · 49 min

Collard Chickpea Soup

Collard Chickpea Soup is a vegetable-forward soup served warm with a fully cooked texture. Vata: serve warm, cook until ...

Lentil Celery Tomato StewDinner · 58 min

Lentil Celery Tomato Stew

Lentil Celery Tomato Stew is a moist, slowly simmered international main. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a...

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Kidney Bean Cabbage Stew

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