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Ayurvedic Dravya · Herb · — kcal / 100g

Oregano, dried

Oregano, dried is a traditional Ayurvedic herb valued for its pungent, bitter taste and heating potency.

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Oregano, dried — Ayurvedic Herb & USDA Nutrition

Oregano, dried — Rasa: Pungent, Bitter · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Strongly Pacifies (-2)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Pungent, Bitter
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry, Penetrating
Digestibility & Agni
5/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Varsha, Hemanta, Shishira · Midday, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Oregano, dried is a traditional Ayurvedic herb valued for its pungent, bitter taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Add during cooking (dried stands heat well); strong carminative for heavy Mediterranean-style meals.

Classical Provenance: Modern Ayurvedic texts (Western herb, guna analysis).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • tomato-based dishes
  • roasted vegetables
  • bean dishes (aids digestion)

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high pitta (large regular amounts)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Oregano, dried

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

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