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

Dandelion greens

Intensely bitter liver-and-pitta green; classic spring cleanser in Western herbal tradition.

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Dandelion greens — Ayurvedic Leafy-Green & USDA Nutrition

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

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

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Intensely bitter liver-and-pitta green; classic spring cleanser in Western herbal tradition.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Blanch to tame bitterness, then sauté with fat; a little goes far — treat as spring medicine-food.

Classical Provenance: Modern Ayurvedic texts (Western green, guna analysis).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • wilted with olive oil and lemon
  • mixed with milder greens
  • spring kitchari

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: vata excess (raw, large amounts)
  • Contraindication: gallbladder obstruction (medicinal amounts)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Dandelion greens

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup chopped (55g):

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