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Ayurvedic Dravya · Vegetable · — kcal / 100g

French bean

French bean is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its sweet, astringent taste and neutral potency.

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French bean — Ayurvedic Vegetable & USDA Nutrition

French bean — Rasa: Sweet, Astringent · Virya: Neutral · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Neutral (0) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Neutral
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Vasanta, Sharad · Midday, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

French bean is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its sweet, astringent taste and neutral potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Steamed or stir-fried until just tender; among the gentlest of the bean vegetables.

Classical Provenance: contemporary practice.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • poriyal with coconut and mustard seeds
  • steamed with ghee and black pepper

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: raw eating (cook to neutralize lectins)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for French bean

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

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