Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
The classical pathya vegetable — prescribed during fevers, low agni and convalescence when almost everything else is forbidden.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Cooked soft with minimal spices for the convalescent; classical texts single it out as always wholesome.
Classical Provenance: Charaka Samhita (pathya); Bhavaprakasha Nighantu (patola).
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- light curry with cumin for recovery diets
- stuffed parwal for the healthy
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
Well tolerated in normal culinary amounts.
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Pointed gourd (parwal)
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup chopped (100g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 cup chopped) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 24 kcal | 24 kcal |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 1.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3.5 g | 3.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 2.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | 0.4 g |
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Calcium | 30.8 mg | 30.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.50 mg | 0.50 mg |
| Magnesium | 24.6 mg | 24.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 33.8 mg | 33.8 mg |
| Potassium | 117 mg | 117 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.23 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Copper | 0.09 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Manganese | 0.13 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Selenium | 2.3 µg | 2.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 19.2 mg | 19.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 13.1 µg | 13.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.04 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Vitamin K | 8.4 µg | 8.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.05 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.67 mg | 0.67 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.20 mg | 0.20 mg |
