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Ayurvedic Dravya · Vegetable · — kcal / 100g

Spring onion

Also known as: scallion, hara pyaz

Spring onion is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its pungent, sweet taste and heating potency.

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Spring onion — Ayurvedic Vegetable & USDA Nutrition

Spring onion — Rasa: Pungent, Sweet · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Pungent, Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Sharp
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Vasanta · Midday, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Spring onion is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its pungent, sweet taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Lighter and gentler than mature onion; use greens and bulbs both, raw or briefly cooked.

Classical Provenance: Modern Ayurvedic texts (palandu family).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • stir-fries
  • in besan chilla
  • garnish on soups and dals

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high pitta (raw, large amounts)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Spring onion

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 2 stalks (30g):

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