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Ayurvedic Dravya · Regional · — kcal / 100g

Thekera (Assam garcinia)

Also known as: Garcinia pedunculata, dried thekera

Assam's kokum-cousin — sun-dried garcinia slices that sour fish curries and summer sherbets while staying cooling.

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Thekera (Assam garcinia) — Ayurvedic Regional & USDA Nutrition

Thekera (Assam garcinia) — Rasa: Sour, Astringent · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sour · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

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

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Assam's kokum-cousin — sun-dried garcinia slices that sour fish curries and summer sherbets while staying cooling.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Simmer a dried slice into curries and remove; gentler and cooler than tamarind.

Classical Provenance: Assamese tradition; amlavetasa/vrikshamla class.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • masor tenga (Assamese sour fish curry)
  • steeped as cooling sherbet
  • in dals as tamarind alternative

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: acidity (concentrated infusions, excess)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Thekera (Assam garcinia)

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 dried slice (5g):

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