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Ayurvedic Dravya · Fruit · — kcal / 100g

Fig, fresh Anjeera

Also known as: anjeer, Fresh fig (anjeer), Anjira

Classical bulk laxative and blood-builder; among the best fruits for vata and pitta.

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Fig, fresh — Ayurvedic Fruit & USDA Nutrition

Fig, fresh — 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)
Heavy, Smooth
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Grishma, Sharad · Morning

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Classical bulk laxative and blood-builder; among the best fruits for vata and pitta.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Fresh in season; otherwise soak dried figs overnight and eat on waking for gentle elimination.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Amradi phala varga.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • fresh with breakfast
  • soaked dried figs in the morning (constipation)

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: diabetes (dried, portion control)
  • Contraindication: kapha excess (large amounts)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Fig, fresh

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 2 medium (100g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Fig, fresh

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Warm Fig Walnut Bake

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