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Ayurvedic Dravya · Seed · — kcal / 100g

Poppy seeds Khasakhasa

Also known as: khus khus, posto

Traditional sleep and cooling aid — poppy seed paste in warm milk at night is a classical insomnia remedy; culinary seeds are non-narcotic.

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Poppy seeds — Ayurvedic Seed & USDA Nutrition

Poppy seeds — Rasa: Sweet, Astringent · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Strongly Pacifies (-2) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Oily, Smooth
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni -1
Seasons & Timing
Grishma, Hemanta, Shishira · Night

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Traditional sleep and cooling aid — poppy seed paste in warm milk at night is a classical insomnia remedy; culinary seeds are non-narcotic.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Soak then grind to paste; a teaspoon in warm milk before bed is the traditional dose.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu; regional Bengali tradition.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • ground with warm milk and nutmeg (sleep)
  • posto paste with vegetables (Bengali tradition)
  • in thandai (summer)

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: may trigger opiate drug-test positives
  • Contraindication: infants
  • Contraindication: excess causes dullness

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Poppy seeds

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tsp (3g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Poppy seeds

Bengali Eggplant Poppy Seed CurryLunch · 45 min

Bengali Eggplant Poppy Seed Curry

Poppy paste gives tender eggplant a mild, velvety Bengali sauce Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if the meal fe...

Bengali Mung ShuktoLunch · 45 min

Bengali Mung Shukto

Bitter vegetables and a pale seed gravy define this Bengali shukto Vata: eat a modest portion with warm rice and enough ...

Bengali Mustard EggplantLunch · 45 min

Bengali Mustard Eggplant

Mustard gives this Bengali eggplant curry a penetrating, pungent character Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if ...

Bengali Potato Poppy Seed CurryLunch · 45 min

Bengali Potato Poppy Seed Curry

A creamy poppy coating defines this Bengali potato preparation Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if the meal fee...

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