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Ayurvedic Dravya · Fruit · — kcal / 100g

Pomegranate Dadima

Also known as: anar

Tridoshic rarity — the sweet variety pacifies all doshas; classical heart tonic and digestive that doesn't aggravate pitta despite sourness.

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Pomegranate — Ayurvedic Fruit & USDA Nutrition

Pomegranate — Rasa: Sweet, Sour, Astringent · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Sour, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Oily
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Sharad, Hemanta, Grishma · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Tridoshic rarity — the sweet variety pacifies all doshas; classical heart tonic and digestive that doesn't aggravate pitta despite sourness.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Sweet varieties for daily use; juice fresh and drink promptly. The sour wild type is medicinal, not daily food.

Classical Provenance: Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana 27; Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Amradi phala varga.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • seeds alone or as fresh juice
  • over rice dishes (traditional garnish)
  • with mint

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: constipation-prone vata (astringent excess)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Pomegranate

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/2 cup arils (87g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Pomegranate

Pomegranate Fennel SherbetDrink · 13 min

Pomegranate Fennel Sherbet

Pomegranate Fennel Sherbet is a food beverage for enjoyment and seasonal balance, not a medicinal treatment Vata: let th...

Warm Pomegranate Pear BakeDessert · 50 min

Warm Pomegranate Pear Bake

Warm Pomegranate Pear Bake is a warm fruit dessert with restrained sweetener. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and a...

Pomegranate Almond-Milk SmoothieDrink · 9 min

Pomegranate Almond-Milk Smoothie

Pomegranate Almond-Milk Smoothie is a freshly blended drink served without ice. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and...

Roasted Red Pepper Walnut DipSnack · 25 min

Roasted Red Pepper Walnut Dip

Roasted Red Pepper Walnut Dip is a concentrated dip intended as a small accompaniment. Vata: serve warm, cook until tend...

Pomegranate SherbetDrink · 18 min

Pomegranate Sherbet

Pomegranate Sherbet is a lightly sweetened water-based refreshment. Vata: serve without ice and sip slowly. Pitta: use t...

Sharad Pitta-Soothing BowlLunch · 39 min

Sharad Pitta-Soothing Bowl

This mild autumn bowl uses sweet, cooling accents and avoids pungent seasoning. Vata: serve the rice warmer and add a li...

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