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Sesame seed (Til)

Warming, unctuous, mineral-rich; deeply vata-pacifying.

reduces Vataincreases Pittaincreases Kapha

Ayurvedic properties

  • Rasa (taste): sweet, bitter
  • Virya (energy): heating
  • Guna (qualities): heavy, oily

Classical sources

Source: Classical dietetics. pending provider validation

Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.