Ingredient profile
Kharbooja Seed
Cucumis melo
Muskmelon seed, a nourishing seed used in traditional formulations.
- Hindi
- खरबूजा बीज
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Part used
- seed
Traditional use
Kharbooja is the muskmelon. Its pale, flat seeds are dried and shelled to give small, nourishing kernels.
In Ayurvedic tradition
Melon seeds are one of the “four cooling seeds” (char magaz) of traditional Indian food practice and appear in nourishing blends.
How it is traditionally taken
Eaten as a food, added to sweets and drinks, or included in herbal blends.
Safety notes
Avoid if you have a seed allergy. Use as directed on the product label. This profile is for general education and is not medical advice.