Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Chilled rose-syrup milk of South Indian summers — rose tempers milk's heaviness with its pitta-calming fragrance.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Stir real rose syrup into cool boiled-and-cooled milk; room-cool rather than refrigerator-cold honors the milk rules.
Classical Provenance: South Indian tradition.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- rose syrup in cool (not ice-cold) milk
- with soaked sabja seeds
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: kapha excess, congestion
- Contraindication: diabetes (syrup)
- Contraindication: dairy sensitivity
- Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): with sour fruit alongside (milk rules)
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Rose milk
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup (240g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 cup) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 83 kcal | 200 kcal |
| Protein | 3.0 g | 7.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 11.3 g | 27.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g | 27.4 g |
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 7.1 g |
| Calcium | 113.2 mg | 271.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.00 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Magnesium | 11.0 mg | 26.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 92.9 mg | 223.0 mg |
| Potassium | 138 mg | 332 mg |
| Sodium | 35 mg | 84 mg |
| Zinc | 0.39 mg | 0.93 mg |
| Copper | 0.00 mg | 0.00 mg |
| Manganese | 0.00 mg | 0.00 mg |
| Selenium | 1.8 µg | 4.3 µg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 29.4 µg | 70.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.05 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 µg | 0.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.13 mg | 0.31 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.10 mg | 0.23 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Choline | 16.4 mg | 39.3 mg |
