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Ayurvedic Dravya · Medicinal · — kcal / 100g

Guduchi (giloy) stem Guduchi / Amrita

Also known as: Guduchi, Amrita, giloy

Amrita, the nectar plant — heating yet pitta-pacifying, a rare exception; the classical rasayana for chronic fevers and immunity.

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Guduchi (giloy) stem — Ayurvedic Medicinal & USDA Nutrition

Guduchi (giloy) stem — Rasa: Bitter, Astringent · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Bitter, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Oily
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Vasanta, Grishma, Varsha, Sharad, Hemanta, Shishira · Morning

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Amrita, the nectar plant — heating yet pitta-pacifying, a rare exception; the classical rasayana for chronic fevers and immunity.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Fresh or dried stem simmered as decoction; powder with warm water for daily rasayana use.

Classical Provenance: Charaka Samhita (rasayana); Bhavaprakasha Nighantu (guduchyadi varga).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • stem decoction (kwatha) with dry ginger for vata
  • with jaggery for constipation

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: pregnancy (use under guidance)
  • Contraindication: autoimmune conditions on immunosuppressants (consult a practitioner)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Guduchi (giloy) stem

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tsp (3g):

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