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Ayurvedic Dravya · Spice · — kcal / 100g

Turmeric Haridra

Also known as: haldi

Blood purifier and skin ally; supports all three doshas in culinary amounts.

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Turmeric — Ayurvedic Spice & USDA Nutrition

Turmeric — Rasa: Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Neutral (0) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Bitter, Pungent, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Vasanta, Varsha, Hemanta, Shishira · Morning, Midday, Evening

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Blood purifier and skin ally; supports all three doshas in culinary amounts.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Bloom briefly in warm ghee or oil with other spices; culinary amounts (1/4–1 tsp) suit all constitutions.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Haritakyadi varga.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • black pepper (enhances absorption)
  • warm milk (golden milk)
  • ghee
  • dals and vegetables

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: gallstones (medicinal doses)
  • Contraindication: blood-thinning medication (medicinal doses)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Turmeric

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tsp (3g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Turmeric

Aloo JeeraLunch · 39 min

Aloo Jeera

Aloo Jeera is a softly cooked, moderately seasoned vegetable dish. Vata: cook it fully and add a touch more ghee. Pitta:...

Amaranth Leaf SabziLunch · 39 min

Amaranth Leaf Sabzi

Amaranth Leaf Sabzi is a softly cooked, moderately seasoned vegetable dish. Vata: cook it fully and add a touch more ghe...

Amaranth Mung KitchariLunch · 53 min

Amaranth Mung Kitchari

Amaranth Mung Kitchari is a soft one-pot grain-and-pulse preparation suited to a freshly cooked meal. Vata: serve warm w...

Andhra Cabbage Chili FryLunch · 45 min

Andhra Cabbage Chili Fry

A brisk Andhra-style fry keeps cabbage light and deliberately spicy Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if the mea...

Andhra Cucumber Mung PappuLunch · 45 min

Andhra Cucumber Mung Pappu

Cooked cucumber makes this mung pappu cooling without serving the vegetable raw Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghe...

Andhra Drumstick Peanut KuraLunch · 45 min

Andhra Drumstick Peanut Kura

A peanut-thickened tomato gravy clings well to fibrous drumstick pods Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if the m...

Andhra Eggplant Peanut KuraLunch · 45 min

Andhra Eggplant Peanut Kura

Peanut and sesame make this Andhra eggplant curry dense and warming Vata: eat a small portion with soft rice and ensure ...

Andhra Lemon Proso PulihoraLunch · 45 min

Andhra Lemon Proso Pulihora

Proso millet gives familiar pulihora flavors a lighter, drier base Vata: add a spoon of ghee and eat the millet warm. Pi...

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