{"id":170225,"date":"2023-02-19T15:23:27","date_gmt":"2023-02-19T15:23:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=170225"},"modified":"2026-03-02T11:14:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T11:14:50","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-and-side-effects-of-char-magaz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-and-side-effects-of-char-magaz\/","title":{"rendered":"Char Magaz: Uses, Benefits and Side Effects by Dr. Rajeev Singh\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Char Magaz<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Char Magaz<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Char Magaz for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Char Magaz?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Char Magaz<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Char Magaz<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhen diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need. Ayurveda allows us to cherish our innate nature and avail various health benefits. Ayurveda is a treasure trove of different herbal medicines and char magaz is a hidden gem commonly found in Indian kitchens. As the name suggests, char magaz is a blend of four (char) seeds which together may positively impact the brain (magaz). Char Magaz includes the seeds of melon (Cucumis melo<\/em>), watermelon (Citrullus lanatus<\/em>), pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo<\/em>) and cucumber (Cucumis sativus<\/em>). There are not enough studies conducted to assess the effect of char magaz in humans, so in this article, we will provide brief information on all these four seeds individually and considerations that you need to keep in mind if you plan to add this superfood to your diet1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Char Magaz consumption in the United States has been associated with improved brain health. source: PubMed<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Char Magaz<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAs there are not enough studies conducted on char magaz, the nutritional value of all four components (pumpkin, watermelon, cucumber and melon seeds) has not been evaluated. So, in the below, an attempt has been made to identify the nutritional components of individual seeds 3<\/a>,7<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Watermelon Seeds<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Fat: 47 g (per 100 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein: 28 g (per 100 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrates: 15 g (per 100 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium: 6.48 g (per 100 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium: 99 mg (per 100 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium: 54 mg (per 100 g)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cucumber Seeds<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Carbohydrates: Not specified<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein: Not specified<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pumpkin Seeds<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Fat: 49 g (per 100 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein: 30 g (per 100 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrates: 11 g (per 100 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium: 8.9 g (per 100 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Dietary Fibres: 6 g (per 100 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium: 46 mg (per 100 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron: 8.8 mg (per 100 g)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Melon Seeds<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Carbohydrates: 79 g (per 100 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein: 11 g (per 100 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sugar: 4.8 g (per 100 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Dietary Fibres: 3.2 g (per 100 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fat: 1.6 g (per 100 g)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Char Magaz<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Due to limited studies, the properties of char magaz are not well known. However, there are scientifically proven properties of individual seeds (pumpkin, watermelon, melon and cucumber), which will be discussed below:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following are the properties of pumpkin seeds^{8<\/a><\/sup>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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It may have properties to manage blood glucose levels.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have properties to arrest the uncontrolled multiplication of cells.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have the ability to reduce inflammation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have properties to reduce blood pressure.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
List of the properties of cucumber seeds 9<\/a><\/sup>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have the potential to reduce lipid levels.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The properties of watermelon seeds are 11<\/a><\/sup>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have the potential to manage obesity.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have the potential to reduce blood glucose levels.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have the potential to halt the abnormal multiplication of cells.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Enumerated below are properties of melon seeds 12<\/a>,13<\/a><\/sup>:<\/p>
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