Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Colocasia stem is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its astringent, sweet taste and cooling potency.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Always cooked with a souring agent to neutralize oxalates; peel and cook until fully soft.
Classical Provenance: Bengali and Assamese tradition (kochu).
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- Bengali/Assamese preparations with sour agents (tamarind, lemon)
- with mustard paste
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: raw or undercooked (oxalate itch)
- Contraindication: kidney stone history
- Contraindication: weak digestion
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Colocasia stem
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup chopped (100g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 cup chopped) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 19 kcal | 19 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2.9 g | 2.9 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 2.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Calcium | 40.2 mg | 40.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.55 mg | 0.55 mg |
| Magnesium | 19.6 mg | 19.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 30.7 mg | 30.7 mg |
| Potassium | 414 mg | 414 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.20 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Manganese | 0.37 mg | 0.37 mg |
| Selenium | 1.5 µg | 1.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 5.8 mg | 5.8 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 2.3 µg | 2.3 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.09 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Vitamin K | 33.7 µg | 33.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.22 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.07 mg |
