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

Walnut oil Akshota Taila

Omega-3 finishing oil with walnut's nerve-nourishing signature — fragile like flax oil, never heated.

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Walnut oil — Ayurvedic Oil-Fat & USDA Nutrition

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

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Oily, Smooth, Light
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Sharad · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Omega-3 finishing oil with walnut's nerve-nourishing signature — fragile like flax oil, never heated.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Cold use only; buy small, keep cold, finish fast.

Classical Provenance: Akshota lineage; modern lipid knowledge.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • drizzled over warm grains and roasted vegetables
  • in dressings with lemon

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: nut allergy
  • Contraindication: rancidity (small bottles, refrigerated)
  • Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): heating/cooking it (oxidizes like flax oil)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Walnut oil

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

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