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Ayurvedic Dravya · Dry-Fruit-Nut · — kcal / 100g

Prunes (dried plums)

Also known as: sukha aloo bukhara

The evidence-backed laxative fruit — sorbitol plus fiber; aligns with the classical soaked-dried-fruit morning protocol.

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Prunes (dried plums) — Ayurvedic Dry-Fruit-Nut & USDA Nutrition

Prunes (dried plums) — Rasa: Sweet, Sour · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Sour
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Smooth, Slimy
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira · Morning

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The evidence-backed laxative fruit — sorbitol plus fiber; aligns with the classical soaked-dried-fruit morning protocol.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

3–5 soaked prunes on waking; stew for gentler action. Use stoned prunes, or remove the stone before serving.

Classical Provenance: Modern texts; classical dried-fruit protocol analogy.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • soaked overnight (constipation)
  • stewed with cinnamon
  • in tagines and winter stews

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: loose stools
  • Contraindication: IBS bloating (sorbitol, excess)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Prunes (dried plums)

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 4 prunes (38g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Prunes (dried plums)

Buckwheat Prune PorridgeBreakfast · 38 min

Buckwheat Prune Porridge

Buckwheat Prune Porridge is cooked and served warm, with fruit cooked into the grain when included. Vata: serve warm, co...

Sesame Prune TrufflesDessert · 30 min

Sesame Prune Truffles

Sesame Prune Truffles is a compact sweet intended as one small piece. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a lit...

Walnut Prune Dessert TrufflesDessert · 30 min

Walnut Prune Dessert Truffles

Walnut Prune Dessert Truffles is a compact sweet intended as one small piece. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and a...

Prune Sesame Energy BallsDessert · 30 min

Prune Sesame Energy Balls

Prune Sesame Energy Balls is a compact sweet intended as one small piece. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a...

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