New Delhi: Poppy Seeds also known as khus khus are obtained from the poppy plant. It has a wide range of health benefits in treating a host of ailments including heart problems, digestion, hair and skin issues, insomnia, diabetes, bone disorder, and neural problems. Let’s take a look at the health benefits of it.
Treats Insomnia
The abundance of magnesium in the poppy seeds helps reduce the levels of cortisol which is a stress hormone and thereby attenuates stress and improves the quality, duration and provides a peaceful sleep. Consuming poppy seed tea or paste of poppy seed with milk, before going to sleep is highly effective in regulating body metabolism, inducing sleep, and treating sleep disorders like insomnia.
Improves Cognitive Functioning
The abundance of iron in poppy seeds makes it a natural blood purifier and increases red blood cell and hemoglobin count in the blood. A proper supply of oxygen and red blood cells to the brain regulates the production of neurotransmitters and increases cognitive functioning, making poppy seeds one of the brain foods that help you concentrate and reduce the risk of diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Boosts Bone Health
Poppy seeds are incredibly rich in calcium, besides the trace minerals copper and zinc. These are essential in improving bone mineral density, strengthening the bones and connective tissue, and preventing them from breaking. The presence of manganese also helps in the production of collagen in the bones,...
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