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Ayurvedic Dravya · Animal · — kcal / 100g

Lamb Mesha Mamsa

Also known as: sheep meat

Lamb is a traditional Ayurvedic animal valued for its sweet taste and heating potency.

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Lamb — Ayurvedic Animal & USDA Nutrition

Lamb — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Strongly Pacifies (-2) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Increases (+2)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Oily, Dense
Digestibility & Agni
2/5 · Agni -1
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Lamb is a traditional Ayurvedic animal valued for its sweet taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Classically heavier and hotter than goat — reserve for deep winter, strong agni, and generous spicing.

Classical Provenance: Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana 27 (Mamsa varga).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • slow braises with warming spices
  • winter stews with root vegetables

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: kapha excess, obesity
  • Contraindication: high cholesterol
  • Contraindication: weak digestion
  • Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): with dairy in the same dish (traditional caution)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Lamb

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 3 oz (85g):

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