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Ayurvedic Dravya · Vegetable · — kcal / 100g

Sponge gourd (gilki) Rajakoshataki

Also known as: gilki

Sponge gourd (gilki) is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its sweet taste and cooling potency.

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Sponge gourd (gilki) — Ayurvedic Vegetable & USDA Nutrition

Sponge gourd (gilki) — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

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

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Sponge gourd (gilki) is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its sweet taste and cooling potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Peel lightly and cook tender; among the easiest vegetables for convalescents.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu (koshataki); regional practice.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • simple sabzi with cumin and turmeric
  • with mung dal for light meals

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

Well tolerated in normal culinary amounts.

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Sponge gourd (gilki)

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

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