Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Lime with rock salt and roasted cumin — the electrolyte-and-agni drink; the classical answer to heat exhaustion and flat digestion alike.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Fresh lime, rock salt, roasted cumin in cool water; the salted version is the digestive, the sweet version the cooler.
Classical Provenance: Household tradition; lavana-amla panaka.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- rock salt and roasted cumin powder
- before or with meals for weak agni
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: hypertension (salt)
- Contraindication: high pitta with acidity (excess)
- Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): with milk near in time
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Salted lime water
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup (240g):
