Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Orange is a traditional Ayurvedic fruit valued for its sweet, sour taste and heating potency.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Choose fully sweet fruit; eat alone, not with meals or dairy. Room temperature, never fridge-cold, for vata.
Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Amradi phala varga.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- eaten alone mid-morning
- sweet varieties with a pinch of black salt
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: high pitta with acidity (sour varieties)
- Contraindication: cough with congestion at night (traditional)
- Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): with milk (fruit-milk viruddha; curdles)
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Orange
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 medium (131g):
