Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Litchi is a traditional Ayurvedic fruit valued for its sweet, sour taste and heating potency.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Fully ripe fruit after food or with meals — never unripe litchis on an empty stomach.
Classical Provenance: regional practice; modern safety literature.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- chilled in its brief early-summer season
- in fruit chaat with mint
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: unripe fruit on an empty stomach, especially for children (hypoglycin — modern finding)
- Contraindication: high pitta or heat rashes in excess
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Litchi
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup pieces (150g):
