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Ayurvedic Dravya · Seed · — kcal / 100g

Muskmelon seed

Also known as: kharbuja magaz

Char magaz member — the four cooling melon-cucumber seeds of Unani-Ayurvedic summer tonics and thandai.

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Muskmelon seed — Ayurvedic Seed & USDA Nutrition

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

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) 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

Char magaz member — the four cooling melon-cucumber seeds of Unani-Ayurvedic summer tonics and thandai.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Use peeled kernels; grind into summer drinks — cooling fat and protein against the heat.

Classical Provenance: Char magaz tradition.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • char magaz blends in thandai
  • ground into cooling milk drinks
  • in sweets and sherbets

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

Well tolerated in normal culinary amounts.

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Muskmelon seed

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

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