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Ayurvedic Dravya · Animal · — kcal / 100g

Venison Harina Mamsa

Also known as: deer meat

Harina mamsa is the classical exemplar of light meat — cooling, tridoshic, prescribed even in fevers; kept here as a classical reference food.

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Venison — Ayurvedic Animal & USDA Nutrition

Venison — Rasa: Sweet, Astringent · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

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

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Harina mamsa is the classical exemplar of light meat — cooling, tridoshic, prescribed even in fevers; kept here as a classical reference food.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Lean game needs moist, brief cooking; classically the meat of choice where meat is medicine.

Classical Provenance: Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana 27 (harina, jangala class).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • light broths
  • lean roasts with gentle spicing

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: dryness for vata (without moist cooking)
  • Contraindication: check local legality/sourcing

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Venison

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 3 oz (85g):

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