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Ayurvedic Dravya · Grain · — kcal / 100g

Red rice Rakta Shali

Rakta shali stands first among all rices in Charaka's ranking — tridosha-friendly, strengthening, and the standard against which other grains are measured.

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Red rice — Ayurvedic Grain & USDA Nutrition

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

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

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Rakta shali stands first among all rices in Charaka's ranking — tridosha-friendly, strengthening, and the standard against which other grains are measured.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Cooked with a little extra water than white rice; the bran carries both the color and the virtue.

Classical Provenance: Charaka Samhita (rakta shali as best rice); Bhavaprakasha Nighantu.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • Kerala matta rice with fish or moru curry
  • as everyday rice with ghee

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

Well tolerated in normal culinary amounts.

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Red rice

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/4 cup dry (45g):

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