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Ayurvedic Dravya · Dry-Fruit-Nut · — kcal / 100g

Walnut Akshota

Also known as: akhrot

Brain-shaped and brain-nourishing in both doctrine-of-signatures and omega-3 terms; classical vata rejuvenative.

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Walnut — Ayurvedic Dry-Fruit-Nut & USDA Nutrition

Walnut — Rasa: Sweet, 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, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Oily
Digestibility & Agni
2/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira · Morning

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Brain-shaped and brain-nourishing in both doctrine-of-signatures and omega-3 terms; classical vata rejuvenative.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Soak overnight to soften and reduce astringency; 2–4 halves daily suffices.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Amradi varga.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • soaked overnight
  • with dates and honey (winter tonic)
  • in warm porridge

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: nut allergy
  • Contraindication: high pitta (excess)
  • Contraindication: kapha excess (large amounts)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Walnut

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/4 cup halves (25g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Walnut

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Barley Apple Cinnamon Porridge

Barley Apple Cinnamon Porridge is cooked and served warm, with fruit cooked into the grain when included. Vata: serve wa...

Brown Rice Raisin PorridgeBreakfast · 52 min

Brown Rice Raisin Porridge

Brown Rice Raisin Porridge is cooked and served warm, with fruit cooked into the grain when included. Vata: serve warm, ...

Buckwheat Apple PorridgeBreakfast · 38 min

Buckwheat Apple Porridge

Buckwheat Apple Porridge is cooked and served warm, with fruit cooked into the grain when included. Vata: serve warm, co...

Buckwheat Walnut GranolaBreakfast · 40 min

Buckwheat Walnut Granola

Buckwheat Walnut Granola is a baked breakfast topping; serve it in a small portion with warm liquid. Vata: serve warm, c...

Millet Apple PorridgeBreakfast · 40 min

Millet Apple Porridge

Millet Apple Porridge is cooked and served warm, with fruit cooked into the grain when included. Vata: serve warm, cook ...

Oat Walnut Date GranolaBreakfast · 40 min

Oat Walnut Date Granola

Oat Walnut Date Granola is a baked breakfast topping; serve it in a small portion with warm liquid. Vata: serve warm, co...

Pumpkin Walnut Herb BakeDinner · 60 min

Pumpkin Walnut Herb Bake

Pumpkin Walnut Herb Bake is baked until tender and served warm in a moderate portion. Vata: serve warm, cook until tende...

Whole-Wheat Spinach Walnut PastaDinner · 43 min

Whole-Wheat Spinach Walnut Pasta

Whole-Wheat Spinach Walnut Pasta uses a vegetable-forward sauce and a moderate pasta portion. Vata: serve warm, cook unt...

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