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Ayurvedic Dravya · Fruit · — kcal / 100g

Plum

Also known as: aloo bukhara

Plum is a traditional Ayurvedic fruit valued for its sweet, sour taste and heating potency.

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Plum — Ayurvedic Fruit & USDA Nutrition

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

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Sour
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Liquid
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Grishma, Varsha · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Plum is a traditional Ayurvedic fruit valued for its sweet, sour taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Sweet ripe plums suit vata; sour ones aggravate pitta — taste before committing.

Classical Provenance: Modern Ayurvedic texts.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • ripe sweet plums alone
  • stewed for breakfast

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high pitta, acidity (sour plums)
  • Contraindication: loose stools (excess)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Plum

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 fruit (66g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Plum

Plum Coriander SherbetDrink · 13 min

Plum Coriander Sherbet

Plum Coriander Sherbet is a food beverage for enjoyment and seasonal balance, not a medicinal treatment Vata: let the dr...

Warm Plum Oat CrispDessert · 50 min

Warm Plum Oat Crisp

Warm Plum Oat Crisp is a warm fruit dessert with restrained sweetener. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a li...

Plum Oat-Milk SmoothieDrink · 9 min

Plum Oat-Milk Smoothie

Plum Oat-Milk Smoothie is a freshly blended drink served without ice. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a lit...

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