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Ayurvedic Dravya · Fruit · — kcal / 100g

Elaichi banana (small)

Also known as: small

Elaichi banana (small) is a traditional Ayurvedic fruit valued for its sweet taste and cooling potency.

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Elaichi banana (small) — Ayurvedic Fruit & USDA Nutrition

Elaichi banana (small) — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Smooth, Soft
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Grishma, Sharad, Hemanta · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Elaichi banana (small) is a traditional Ayurvedic fruit valued for its sweet taste and cooling potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

The small aromatic variety — the lightest of the bananas, better tolerated by kapha than large ones.

Classical Provenance: regional practice (kadali class).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • as a light breakfast fruit
  • offered as prasad

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: kapha excess in quantity
  • Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): milk (as with all bananas)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Elaichi banana (small)

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup pieces (150g):

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