Ayurvedic Dravya · Spice · — kcal / 100g

Celery seed Radhuni

Also known as: radhuni, ajmoda, wild celery seed (Bengali)

Ajmoda of the pharmacies, radhuni of Bengal — the strongest of the ajwain family; a pinch in shukto or dal moves wind and wakes agni like little else.

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Celery seed — Ayurvedic Spice & USDA Nutrition

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

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

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Ajmoda of the pharmacies, radhuni of Bengal — the strongest of the ajwain family; a pinch in shukto or dal moves wind and wakes agni like little else.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Used in pinches, tempered briefly — over-frying turns it acrid. Classical ajmoda earns a place in vata formularies; the kitchen dose is a whisper of the medicine.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha (ajmoda); Bengali tradition (radhuni).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • a pinch in Bengali shukto and dals
  • in ajmodadi churna (classical vata formulation)
  • tempered whole in mustard oil

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: pitta excess / acidity
  • Contraindication: pregnancy in medicinal doses
  • Contraindication: kidney inflammation (celery-seed oil caution)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Celery seed

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tsp (2g):

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