Importance of intake of poppy seeds in our lives
Posted on: 02/Mar/2019 9:54:02 AM
Right from the Egyptian civilization and Bronze Age, poppy seeds have been present. The point is poppy seeds are oil seeds got from poppy which is a flowering plant. It is important to note that the poppy seeds are known in Hindi as ‘Khus Khus’, in Tamil as ’Kasa Kasa, in Telugu as ‘Gasagasalu’ etc. The scientific name for poppy seeds is ‘Papaver Somniferum’. It is revealed that these poppy seeds are used widely in Central part of Europe. Dishes could be made delicious by adding poppy seeds that are nutty in flavour and crunchy in texture.
Many ingredients are present in these poppy seeds and they are insoluble fibres, linoleic acid (omega-6 fatty acid), minerals like iron, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium etc.
Few health benefits of consuming poppy seeds are
Improves digestion in us:
Many suffer from digestion issues these days. The truth is poppy seeds having insoluble fibre in them could help in digestion. Bulk of the stools gets increased and issues like constipation are avoided.
Treats irritated throat and cures ulcers in mouth:
Poppy seeds could be consumed by those having dry cough or an irritated throat and superb relief could be got. It is said that the cooling effect on our body created by intake of poppy seeds could cure mouth ulcers in us.
Promote superb sleep:
Insomnia or lack of proper sleep is a major issue is known. Adding poppy seeds to the tea could make us sleep well. The amazing information is intake of poppy seed tea could help us in treating depression, anxiety plus in curing insomnia. Circadian rhythms levels get improved in us by the consumption of poppy seeds.
Good for brain health:
Regulation of neurotransmitters plus enhancing brain function is done by intake of poppy seeds that are loaded with minerals like calcium, copper, iron etc. It is revealed that our brain needs these minerals for its functioning. Cognitive disorders could be prevented.
Regulation of blood pressure or BP:
This is also one important benefit we could get by consuming poppy seeds. The presence of oleic acid in poppy seeds plays a major role in the regulation of BP.
