Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
The turmeric that smells of raw mango — amba haldi bridges two dravyas: haridra's cleansing with amra's fresh scent; the pickle-jar rhizome with a bruise-paste second job.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Fresh rhizome julienned into quick pickles or salads — milder than turmeric, mango-perfumed. Winter-fresh like its cousins, and gentler than both.
Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha (amragandhi haridra); North Indian pickle tradition.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- shredded fresh with lemon and salt (instant winter pickle)
- external paste with lime for sprains and bruises (traditional)
- in mixed haldi-amba achar
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: gallstones (curcuma family, bile-stimulating)
- Contraindication: bleeding disorders in medicinal doses
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Mango ginger
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tsp (2g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 tsp) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 42 kcal | 1 kcal |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 0.03 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 7.0 g | 0.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 0.09 g |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | 0.05 g |
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 0.01 g |
| Calcium | 13.7 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Iron | 2.31 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Magnesium | 36.9 mg | 0.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 68.3 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Potassium | 384 mg | 8 mg |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.47 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Copper | 0.10 mg | 0.00 mg |
| Manganese | 1.52 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Selenium | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.6 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 76.6 µg | 1.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.59 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Vitamin K | 27.7 µg | 0.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.07 mg | 0.00 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.45 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18 mg | 0.00 mg |
