Ayurvedic Dravya · Fruit · — kcal / 100g

Red banana Rakta Kadali

The Tamil tradition's premium banana — considered more nourishing and slightly lighter than common varieties, given to children and convalescents.

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Red banana — Ayurvedic Fruit & USDA Nutrition

Red banana — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

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

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The Tamil tradition's premium banana — considered more nourishing and slightly lighter than common varieties, given to children and convalescents.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Eaten fully ripe on its own; prized in South Indian postpartum and children's diets.

Classical Provenance: Tamil tradition; kadali principles.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • eaten alone as morning fruit
  • with honey (small amounts)

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: kapha excess, cough and cold
  • Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): milk (as with all bananas)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Red banana

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

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