Kasa Kasa / Opium Poppy / Gasagasalu / Ahiphena / Gasagase / Afeem / Kashakasha – 100 gm

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Papaver Somniferum

English Name: Opium Poppy

Tamil Name: Kasakasa / கசகசா 

Hindi Name: Aphim, Khuskhus / अफीम , ख़शख़ाश 

Malayalam Name: Karappu / കറപ്പ് 

Telugu Name: Gasagasala-Chettu / గసగసాల-చెట్టు

Description:

Papaver Somniferum is the botanical name of opium poppy that belongs to the Papaveraceae family. The opium poppy is also known as Kasa Kasa in Tamil. The opium poppy is an annual herb that grows up to 100 cm tall. The opium poppy is grown widely in Central Europe and South Asia. The opium poppy is an agricultural crop that has tiny black kidney-shaped seeds. Opium poppy seeds are helpful for culinary purposes. The opium poppy seeds have been harvested by various civilizations since ancient times. The opium poppy plant has some medicinal qualities that help to treat various health conditions.

Nutrition Facts:

• Energy: 536 calories
• Protein: 21.43 g
• Total fat: 39.29 g
• Carbohydrate: 28.57 g
• Fiber: 25 g
• Sugars: 3.57 g
• Calcium: 1,250 mg
• Iron: 9.64 mg
• Magnesium: 357 mg
• Sodium: 0 mg
• Zinc: 8.04 mg
• Vitamin C: 0 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg

Health Benefits:

• Opium poppy powder helps to treat constipation and diarrhea.
• Opium poppy powder plays a vital role in boosting female fertility and improving sexual health.
• Opium poppy seed helps to prevent insomnia.
• Opium poppy powder has a rich source of fiber content that helps to improve the digestive system.
• Opium poppy seed powder helps to treat mouth ulcers.
• Opium poppy powder is rich in iron that helps to improve the circulation of blood.
• Opium poppy powder is beneficial in reducing the chances of cardiovascular diseases. 
• Opium poppy powder helps to improve vision and protect against eye diseases.
• Opium poppy seed helps to treat kidney stones.
• Applying opium poppy seed powder with curd is the best remedy to treat dandruff.

Dosage of Opium Poppy Powder(External):

Take the required amount of opium poppy powder and mix it with honey. Make a paste and apply it to the face and neck. After 15 to 20 minutes, wash it with lukewarm water that helps to get smooth and shiny skin.