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Ayurvedic Dravya · Spice · — kcal / 100g

Mustard powder Sarshapa Churna

Also known as: rai powder, ground mustard

Ground mustard's enzymatic fire — wet-mixed and rested, it develops the sinus-clearing sharpness whole seeds keep hidden.

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Mustard powder — Ayurvedic Spice & USDA Nutrition

Mustard powder — Rasa: Pungent · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Pungent · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Increases (+2) Kapha: Strongly Pacifies (-2)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Pungent
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Pungent
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Dry, Sharp, Penetrating
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 2
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Varsha · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Ground mustard's enzymatic fire — wet-mixed and rested, it develops the sinus-clearing sharpness whole seeds keep hidden.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Mix with cool water and rest 10 minutes for full pungency; heat tames it back down.

Classical Provenance: Sarshapa lineage; Bengali kasundi tradition.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • kasundi and Bengali mustard sauces
  • pickle masalas
  • a pinch in kadhi and dals

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high pitta, acidity, skin inflammation
  • Contraindication: condiment doses only

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Mustard powder

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

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