Walnut

(Walnut)
Sanskrit: अक्षोट • Botanical: Juglans regia Linn.

Akshota (Walnut) is a large deciduous tree found in Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and other Himalayan regions. The kernel is sweet, oily and nutritive. It is considered brain-shaped and is one of the best brain foods. The kernel is eaten raw or used in sweets. The oil is used in skin care. The bark is astringent. Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and protein. The green fruit husk yields a brown dye. The shell is very hard. Dose: 3-5 walnuts daily. Verse: 40.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Key Constituents
Fixed oil (60-65%), Protein, Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamins
Also Known As
English: Walnut
Sanskrit: अक्षोट, कर्परावट
Hindi: अखरोट

What is Walnut (Akharot / अखरोट)?

Akshota (Walnut) is a large deciduous tree found in Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and other Himalayan regions. The kernel is sweet, oily and nutritive. It is considered brain-shaped and is one of the best brain foods. The kernel is eaten raw or used in sweets. The oil is used in skin care. The bark is astringent. Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and protein. The green fruit husk yields a brown dye. The shell is very hard. Dose: 3-5 walnuts daily. Verse: 40.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Vrishya (aphrodisiac)
  • Medhya (brain tonic)
  • Balya (strengthening)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

Walnut by Condition

Explore how Walnut is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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