Ayurvedic Dravya · Beverage · — kcal / 100g

Jaljeera

Also known as: jal jeera

Cumin-mint-black-salt water — the pre-meal appetizer drink that wakes a dull agni and settles post-meal heaviness.

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Jaljeera — Ayurvedic Beverage & USDA Nutrition

Jaljeera — Rasa: Pungent, Sour, Salty · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Strongly Pacifies (-2)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Pungent, Sour, Salty
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Liquid, Penetrating
Digestibility & Agni
5/5 · Agni 2
Seasons & Timing
Grishma, Varsha · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Cumin-mint-black-salt water — the pre-meal appetizer drink that wakes a dull agni and settles post-meal heaviness.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Whisk roasted cumin, mint, black salt and a little tamarind or amchur into cool water; drink before meals.

Classical Provenance: North Indian tradition.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • before heavy meals
  • with mint, tamarind and black salt
  • boondi floated on top (traditional)

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: hypertension (black salt)
  • Contraindication: acidity (tamarind-heavy versions)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Jaljeera

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup (240g):

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