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Ayurvedic Dravya · Herb · — kcal / 100g

Thyme, fresh

Thyme, fresh is a traditional Ayurvedic herb valued for its pungent taste and heating potency.

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Thyme, fresh — Ayurvedic Herb & USDA Nutrition

Thyme, fresh — Rasa: Pungent · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Strongly Pacifies (-2)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Pungent
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry, Penetrating
Digestibility & Agni
5/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Varsha, Hemanta, Shishira · Midday, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Thyme, fresh is a traditional Ayurvedic herb valued for its pungent taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Simmer sprigs into soups; as tea with honey for coughs and congestion.

Classical Provenance: Modern Ayurvedic texts (Western herb, guna analysis).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • soups and broths
  • roasted root vegetables
  • respiratory teas with honey

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

Well tolerated in normal culinary amounts.

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Thyme, fresh

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tsp leaves (0g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Thyme, fresh

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Cabbage Lentil Bake

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