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Ayurvedic Dravya · Beverage · — kcal / 100g

Sweet lime water

Also known as: meetha nimbu pani, sweet shikanji

Sweet lime water is a traditional Ayurvedic beverage valued for its sour, sweet taste and cooling potency.

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Sweet lime water — Ayurvedic Beverage & USDA Nutrition

Sweet lime water — Rasa: Sour, Sweet · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sour · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

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

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Sweet lime water is a traditional Ayurvedic beverage valued for its sour, sweet taste and cooling potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Fresh lime in cool (not iced) water with mishri; the gentler face of shikanji for pitta summers.

Classical Provenance: Household tradition; nimbu panaka lineage.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • fresh lime, water, mishri or sugar
  • mint leaves

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: diabetes (sweetened)
  • Contraindication: acid reflux (excess)
  • Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): with milk near in time (curdling sour)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Sweet lime water

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup (240g):

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