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

Watercress

Watercress is a traditional Ayurvedic leafy-green valued for its pungent, bitter taste and heating potency.

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Watercress — Ayurvedic Leafy-Green & USDA Nutrition

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

Vāta: Neutral (0) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Strongly Pacifies (-2)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Pungent, Bitter
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Sharp, Liquid
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Vasanta · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Watercress is a traditional Ayurvedic leafy-green valued for its pungent, bitter taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Use as an accent green; its mustard-family pungency scrapes kapha.

Classical Provenance: Modern Ayurvedic texts (crucifer green).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • in soups (wilts instantly)
  • with citrus
  • as peppery salad accent

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high pitta, ulcers (large amounts)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Watercress

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup (34g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Watercress

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Summer Quinoa Radish Mung Plate

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