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Ayurvedic Dravya · Leafy-Green · — kcal / 100g

Water spinach (kalmi) Kalambi

Also known as: kalmi saag, ong choy, kangkong

The hollow-stemmed water green of eastern wetlands — cooling, moistening, quick-growing; kalambi appears in regional nighantu lists.

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Water spinach (kalmi) — Ayurvedic Leafy-Green & USDA Nutrition

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

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

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The hollow-stemmed water green of eastern wetlands — cooling, moistening, quick-growing; kalambi appears in regional nighantu lists.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

High-heat stir-fry with garlic; never raw — the wetland habitat makes thorough cooking non-negotiable.

Classical Provenance: Bengali-Assamese tradition; kalambi in regional lists.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • kalmi saag with garlic and mustard oil (Bengali)
  • stir-fried on high heat (Southeast Asian style)

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: always cook — raw wetland greens can carry parasites (Fasciolopsis)
  • Contraindication: source from clean water

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Water spinach (kalmi)

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

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