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Ayurvedic Dravya · Seed · — kcal / 100g

Cucumber seed (magaz)

Also known as: kheera magaz

The fourth of the char magaz quartet — cucumber's coolness concentrated into a kernel; traditional urinary-heat soother.

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Cucumber seed (magaz) — Ayurvedic Seed & USDA Nutrition

Cucumber seed (magaz) — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Neutral (0) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Oily, Smooth
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Grishma · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The fourth of the char magaz quartet — cucumber's coolness concentrated into a kernel; traditional urinary-heat soother.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Peeled kernels ground with the other magaz seeds; rarely used alone.

Classical Provenance: Char magaz tradition.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • char magaz mixes
  • ground into thandai and sherbets

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

Well tolerated in normal culinary amounts.

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Cucumber seed (magaz)

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tbsp (8g):

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