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Ayurvedic Dravya · Vegetable · — kcal / 100g

Ivy gourd (tindora) Bimbi

Also known as: tindora

Traditionally noted for steadying blood sugar — a folk observation now studied clinically.

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Ivy gourd (tindora) — Ayurvedic Vegetable & USDA Nutrition

Ivy gourd (tindora) — Rasa: Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

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

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Traditionally noted for steadying blood sugar — a folk observation now studied clinically.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Sliced and stir-fried or curried; choose firm green fruits (ripe red ones are eaten sparingly).

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu (bimbi); regional practice.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • stir-fried crisp with mustard seeds and turmeric
  • with dal for everyday meals

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: monitor if on blood-sugar-lowering medication

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Ivy gourd (tindora)

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

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