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

Sesame oil Tila taila

Also known as: til oil, gingelly oil

King of oils; the classical base for abhyanga (self-massage) and most medicated oils.

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Sesame oil — Ayurvedic Oil-Fat & USDA Nutrition

Sesame oil — Rasa: Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Strongly Pacifies (-2) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Bitter, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Oily, Penetrating, Smooth
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Varsha, Hemanta, Shishira · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

King of oils; the classical base for abhyanga (self-massage) and most medicated oils.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Use untoasted for cooking and massage; toasted for flavor accents. Warm slightly before abhyanga.

Classical Provenance: Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana 27 (Taila varga); Ashtanga Hridaya Sutrasthana 5.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • root vegetables
  • warming spices
  • daily self-massage (external)

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: sesame allergy
  • Contraindication: high pitta in summer (internal, large amounts)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Sesame oil

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

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