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Ayurvedic Dravya · Seed · — kcal / 100g

Black sesame seed Krishna Tila

Also known as: kala til

Krishna tila is the classical best of sesame — deepest building for bones, hair and vata; the seed of winter solstice rituals and ancestral offerings.

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Black sesame seed — Ayurvedic Seed & USDA Nutrition

Black sesame seed — Rasa: Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Strongly Pacifies (-2) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Bitter, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Oily, Smooth, Penetrating
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira · Morning

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Krishna tila is the classical best of sesame — deepest building for bones, hair and vata; the seed of winter solstice rituals and ancestral offerings.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Roast gently — black seeds hide scorching; grind fresh for maximum virtue. Classical texts rank this the supreme tila.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha (krishna tila shreshtha); Sankranti tradition.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • til-gud laddu at Sankranti
  • black sesame chutney powder
  • in warm milk (traditional strength drink)

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: sesame allergy
  • Contraindication: high pitta in summer
  • Contraindication: kapha excess (sweetened forms)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Black sesame seed

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tbsp (9g):

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