Ayurvedic Dravya · Animal · — kcal / 100g

Quail meat Lava Mamsa

Also known as: bater

Lava is singled out by Charaka among the lightest, most wholesome meats — the classical choice for weak digestion needing meat.

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Quail meat — Ayurvedic Animal & USDA Nutrition

Quail meat — Rasa: Sweet, Astringent · Virya: Neutral · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Neutral
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Varsha, Sharad · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Lava is singled out by Charaka among the lightest, most wholesome meats — the classical choice for weak digestion needing meat.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Quick, gentle cooking; the game-bird class (jangala mamsa) is the classical prescription when meat must be light.

Classical Provenance: Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana 27 (lava, jangala class).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • light broths and roasts
  • convalescent soups with ginger

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

Well tolerated in normal culinary amounts.

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Quail meat

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 3 oz (85g):

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