Walnut (Akshota)
Juglans regia
| Famille | Juglandaceae |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit | Akshota |
| हिंदी | अखरोट |
| Parties utilisées | seed, bark |
The walnut is a large deciduous tree with fragrant pinnate leaves and round green fruits holding the wrinkled edible nut. Native to Eurasia, it is cultivated across Kashmir and the Himalayan hills of India.
In Ayurveda it is known as Akshota. The seed is eaten as a nourishing food, and the bark has traditionally been chewed or used in tooth powders for oral care and in hair care.
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