Health Benefits:
- Nutrient-Rich: Poppy seeds contain essential nutrients such as minerals, vitamins, and dietary fiber.
- Promotes Sleep: The seeds have sedative properties that can help promote better sleep.
- Digestive Health: The fiber content in poppy seeds aids in promoting digestive health and preventing constipation.
- Anti-Inflammatory: Some compounds in poppy seeds exhibit anti-inflammatory properties, which can help in reducing inflammation.
- Energizing: Poppy seeds can provide an energy boost due to their high nutritional value.
How to Use:
- Poppy seeds are commonly used in baking, especially in bread and pastries.
- They are also used as a crunchy topping in various dishes and salads.
- Ground poppy seeds are used in curry pastes and spice blends.
How to Store:
- Poppy seeds should be stored in a cool, dry place in an airtight container to maintain their freshness and prevent them from becoming rancid.
Different Languages:
- English: Poppy Seeds
- Malayalam: കശുരി (Kashuri)
- Tamil: கசுகசு (Kasukasu)
- Kannada: ಗಸಗಸಿಣಿ (Gasagase)
- Telugu: గసగసాలు (Gasagasalu)
- Hindi: खसखस (Khas-Khas)
- Arabic: بذور الخشخاش (Bathur Alkhushkhash)
