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Ayurvedic Dravya · Beverage · — kcal / 100g

Khus sherbet Ushira Panaka

Also known as: vetiver sherbet

Ushira (vetiver root) is the classical deep-cooler — khus syrup in water carries its green coolness into the fiercest afternoons.

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Khus sherbet — Ayurvedic Beverage & USDA Nutrition

Khus sherbet — Rasa: Bitter, Sweet · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Neutral (0) Pitta: Strongly Pacifies (-2) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Bitter, Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Liquid
Digestibility & Agni
5/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Grishma · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Ushira (vetiver root) is the classical deep-cooler — khus syrup in water carries its green coolness into the fiercest afternoons.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Stir khus syrup into cool water; classically ushira was steeped as hima (cold infusion) — syrup is the modern shortcut.

Classical Provenance: Classical ushira; North Indian sherbet tradition.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • khus syrup in cool water or milk
  • with soaked sabja (basil) seeds

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: diabetes (syrup)
  • Contraindication: artificial-color syrups (choose natural khus)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Khus sherbet

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

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