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Ayurvedic Dravya · Fruit · — kcal / 100g

Sour pomegranate Amla Dadima

The tart dadima — appetizing and agni-kindling where the sweet variety soothes; texts separate the two by taste, not botany.

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Sour pomegranate — Ayurvedic Fruit & USDA Nutrition

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

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sour, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sour
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Sharp
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Varsha · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The tart dadima — appetizing and agni-kindling where the sweet variety soothes; texts separate the two by taste, not botany.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

The sour-graded fruit used more as a digestive and souring agent than a table fruit.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu (dadima by taste).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • as anardana in chaats and stuffings
  • juice with rock salt before meals for appetite

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: acidity or high pitta in excess

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Sour pomegranate

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup pieces (150g):

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