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Ayurvedic Dravya · Regional · — kcal / 100g

Fiddlehead fern (lingda)

Also known as: lingda, lingru, dheki shaak

Monsoon foraged fern coils of the hills — brief seasonal delicacy from Himachal to Assam.

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Fiddlehead fern (lingda) — Ayurvedic Regional & USDA Nutrition

Fiddlehead fern (lingda) — Rasa: Astringent, Bitter, Sweet · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Mildly Increases (+1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Astringent, Bitter, Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Smooth, Slimy
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Varsha · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Monsoon foraged fern coils of the hills — brief seasonal delicacy from Himachal to Assam.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Wash the coils well, blanch, then sauté fully — never raw or undercooked.

Classical Provenance: Himalayan and Northeast regional tradition.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • stir-fried with garlic and local oil
  • lingru pickle (Himachali)
  • dheki with mustard (Assamese)

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: must be cooked thoroughly (raw ferns carry thermolabile toxins)
  • Contraindication: forage identification caution

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Fiddlehead fern (lingda)

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/2 cup cooked (70g):

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