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Ayurvedic Dravya · Seed · — kcal / 100g

Sesame seeds Tila

Also known as: til

The classical seed — tila is the archetype of building, warming, vata-pacifying food; ritual and rejuvenative significance since Vedic times. Black sesame is strongest.

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Sesame seeds — Ayurvedic Seed & USDA Nutrition

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

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

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The classical seed — tila is the archetype of building, warming, vata-pacifying food; ritual and rejuvenative significance since Vedic times. Black sesame is strongest.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Roast to release aroma; grind or chew well — whole seeds pass undigested. Winter is sesame season.

Classical Provenance: Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana 27; Bhavaprakasha Nighantu (tila varga).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • til-jaggery laddu (winter solstice tradition)
  • tahini on warm grains
  • sprinkled roasted on vegetables

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: sesame allergy
  • Contraindication: high pitta in summer (excess)
  • Contraindication: kapha excess (sweets, excess)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Sesame seeds

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tbsp (9g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Sesame seeds

Almond Sesame LadduDessert · 36 min

Almond Sesame Laddu

Almond Sesame Laddu is a compact traditional sweet; one small piece is the intended serving. Vata: take it warm or at ro...

Andhra Eggplant Peanut KuraLunch · 45 min

Andhra Eggplant Peanut Kura

Peanut and sesame make this Andhra eggplant curry dense and warming Vata: eat a small portion with soft rice and ensure ...

Andhra Okra Sesame KuraLunch · 45 min

Andhra Okra Sesame Kura

Dry cooking and sesame give this Andhra okra kura a nutty finish Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if the meal f...

Andhra Sesame Eggplant PulusuLunch · 45 min

Andhra Sesame Eggplant Pulusu

Sesame thickens this tangy Andhra eggplant pulusu without dairy Vata: serve it warm and add a little ghee if the meal fe...

Cabbage Mung Sprout Stir-FryDinner · 34 min

Cabbage Mung Sprout Stir-Fry

Cabbage Mung Sprout Stir-Fry is quickly cooked but served hot, with vegetables kept tender rather than raw. Vata: serve ...

Green Bean Carrot Sesame Stir-FryDinner · 34 min

Green Bean Carrot Sesame Stir-Fry

Green Bean Carrot Sesame Stir-Fry is quickly cooked but served hot, with vegetables kept tender rather than raw. Vata: s...

Mushroom Spinach Stir-FryDinner · 34 min

Mushroom Spinach Stir-Fry

Mushroom Spinach Stir-Fry is quickly cooked but served hot, with vegetables kept tender rather than raw. Vata: serve war...

Sesame Mushroom RiceLunch · 44 min

Sesame Mushroom Rice

Sesame Mushroom Rice is a lightly seasoned one-pot grain dish intended for a warm midday meal. Vata: serve warm, cook un...

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