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Ayurvedic Dravya · Leafy-Green · — kcal / 100g

Collard greens

Collard greens is a traditional Ayurvedic leafy-green valued for its bitter, astringent taste and cooling potency.

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Collard greens — Ayurvedic Leafy-Green & USDA Nutrition

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

Vāta: Mildly Increases (+1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Strongly Pacifies (-2)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Bitter, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry, Rough
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Collard greens is a traditional Ayurvedic leafy-green valued for its bitter, astringent taste and cooling potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

The toughest common green — braise long and low with generous fat.

Classical Provenance: Modern Ayurvedic texts (crucifer green).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • slow-braised until silky with fat
  • with smoked salt and garlic
  • as wraps for warm fillings

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: vata excess (undercooked)
  • Contraindication: thyroid conditions (large raw amounts)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Collard greens

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup chopped (36g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Collard greens

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 ...

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