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Ayurvedic Dravya · Herb · — kcal / 100g

Cilantro (coriander leaves) Dhanyaka patra

Also known as: fresh coriander, hara dhania

The everyday pitta-cooler; traditional support for gentle detoxification.

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Cilantro (coriander leaves) — Ayurvedic Herb & USDA Nutrition

Cilantro (coriander leaves) — Rasa: Astringent, Bitter · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Neutral (0) Pitta: Strongly Pacifies (-2) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Astringent, Bitter
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Oily
Digestibility & Agni
5/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Grishma, Sharad · Midday, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The everyday pitta-cooler; traditional support for gentle detoxification.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Add fresh after cooking — heat destroys flavor and cooling quality; stems carry as much flavor as leaves.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Haritakyadi varga.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • garnish for dals and curries
  • mint-coriander chutney
  • cooling juices for pitta

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

Well tolerated in normal culinary amounts.

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Cilantro (coriander leaves)

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 2 tbsp chopped (8g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Cilantro (coriander leaves)

Aloo JeeraLunch · 39 min

Aloo Jeera

Aloo Jeera is a softly cooked, moderately seasoned vegetable dish. Vata: cook it fully and add a touch more ghee. Pitta:...

Aloo ParathaBreakfast · 45 min

Aloo Paratha

Aloo Paratha is a freshly cooked griddle bread with restrained fat. Vata: serve soft with ghee and a moist accompaniment...

Amla ChutneyLunch · 15 min

Amla Chutney

Amla is the rare sour that cools rather than heats, which is why this chutney suits pitta where a tamarind or lime one w...

Ash Gourd Coriander SoupDinner · 40 min

Ash Gourd Coriander Soup

Ash Gourd Coriander Soup is kept lightly seasoned and smoothly cooked. Vata: add ghee and avoid serving it cold. Pitta: ...

Baked Vegetable CutletSnack · 53 min

Baked Vegetable Cutlet

These vegetable cutlets are bound with ground rice flakes and baked rather than deep-fried. Vata: serve with a moist chu...

Beetroot Coriander ChutneySnack · 16 min

Beetroot Coriander Chutney

Beetroot Coriander Chutney is a concentrated accompaniment, so a small spoonful is sufficient. Vata: pair with a moist w...

Besan ChillaBreakfast · 42 min

Besan Chilla

Besan Chilla is a griddle-cooked breakfast made from a rested grain or pulse batter. Vata: make smaller, softer pancakes...

Boondi RaitaSnack · 30 min

Boondi Raita

This raita uses a modest amount of small pan-cooked besan boondi. Vata: let the boondi soften fully before serving. Pitt...

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