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Ayurvedic Dravya · Oil-Fat · — kcal / 100g

Coconut oil Narikela taila

The cooling counterpart to sesame oil; preferred for pitta constitutions and hot seasons, internally and for massage.

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Coconut oil — Ayurvedic Oil-Fat & USDA Nutrition

Coconut oil — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Oily, Smooth
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Grishma, Sharad · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The cooling counterpart to sesame oil; preferred for pitta constitutions and hot seasons, internally and for massage.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Use virgin oil for pitta-season cooking; solid below ~24°C — melt gently, never overheat.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Taila varga.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • summer cooking
  • pitta-pacifying dishes
  • scalp and skin massage (external)

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high kapha with congestion (internal, large amounts)
  • Contraindication: high cholesterol (moderation)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Coconut oil

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tsp (4g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Coconut oil

Ash Gourd KootuLunch · 54 min

Ash Gourd Kootu

Ash Gourd Kootu is a mild vegetable-and-pulse preparation thickened with fresh coconut. Vata: serve soft with rice. Pitt...

Ash Gourd PoriyalLunch · 34 min

Ash Gourd Poriyal

Ash Gourd Poriyal follows the gently steamed vegetable-and-coconut style of southern India. Vata: serve warm and increas...

Black Bean Pumpkin Coconut CurryDinner · 50 min

Black Bean Pumpkin Coconut Curry

Black Bean Pumpkin Coconut Curry uses freshly blended coconut for a warm, dairy-free curry. Vata: serve warm, cook until...

Chickpea Cauliflower Coconut CurryDinner · 50 min

Chickpea Cauliflower Coconut Curry

Chickpea Cauliflower Coconut Curry uses freshly blended coconut for a warm, dairy-free curry. Vata: serve warm, cook unt...

Chickpea Plantain Coconut CurryDinner · 50 min

Chickpea Plantain Coconut Curry

Chickpea Plantain Coconut Curry uses freshly blended coconut for a warm, dairy-free curry. Vata: serve warm, cook until ...

Coconut Pumpkin RiceLunch · 44 min

Coconut Pumpkin Rice

Coconut Pumpkin Rice is a lightly seasoned one-pot grain dish intended for a warm midday meal. Vata: serve warm, cook un...

Green Pea Broccoli Coconut CurryDinner · 50 min

Green Pea Broccoli Coconut Curry

Green Pea Broccoli Coconut Curry uses freshly blended coconut for a warm, dairy-free curry. Vata: serve warm, cook until...

Lentil Eggplant Coconut CurryDinner · 50 min

Lentil Eggplant Coconut Curry

Lentil Eggplant Coconut Curry uses freshly blended coconut for a warm, dairy-free curry. Vata: serve warm, cook until te...

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