Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Texts distinguish by stage: the young tender radish pacifies all three doshas, while the mature root aggravates them — age matters more than variety.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Young roots raw with salt and lemon as a digestive; mature roots cooked. Keep well apart from milk.
Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu (mulaka); Charaka Samhita (viruddha with milk).
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- mooli paratha with ajwain
- grated with lemon before heavy winter meals
- its own leaves (classical pairing)
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: high pitta or acidity
- Contraindication: eating mature roots raw at night
- Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): milk (classical viruddha)
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for White radish (mooli)
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup chopped (100g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 cup chopped) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 32 kcal | 32 kcal |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 0.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6.6 g | 6.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 2.6 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Calcium | 30.2 mg | 30.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.36 mg | 0.36 mg |
| Magnesium | 16.1 mg | 16.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 30.1 mg | 30.1 mg |
| Potassium | 288 mg | 288 mg |
| Sodium | 28 mg | 28 mg |
| Zinc | 0.22 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Manganese | 0.10 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Selenium | 0.1 µg | 0.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 19.9 mg | 19.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.5 µg | 2.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.02 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.30 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.07 mg |
