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Poppy Seeds For Stomach Ailments? - Best Natural Cure

Tasty flavored poppy seeds can be a cure for stomach ailments. The oilseeds obtained from the opium poppy are tiny seeds obtained from dried seed pods. The seeds are used in culinary since civilizations and as a topping to many food items. Poppy seed oil is also used like other oils and is extracted from the poppy seeds.

The tiny kidney-shaped seeds are generally known for all the wrong reasons as "poppy" refers to opium and narcotics but the seeds are wonder medicines for stomach ailments. Take a look at the health benefits of poppy seeds.

Poppy Seeds Cure For Stomach Ailments -

The seeds not only bring flavor to your gravies, curries and breads but have a bag full of benefits that can keep your stomach happy always.

1. Finely ground poppy powder can cure indigestion problems like diarrhea.
2. Poppies supply essential enzymes and fatty acids that can ease the entire digestion process.
3. The flavored seeds contain dietary fiber and folate which take care of constipation related problems.
4. The essential minerals, vitamins and carbohydrate supply good amount of energy and resistance for the person suffering from stomach related ailments. The seeds also provide good relaxation by inducing good sleep.
5. They not only enhance flavor of the food but also normalize metabolism in the body.
6. Although every teaspoon of seeds contain 46 calories and about 4 grams of fat, the important acids help in breaking down food in the stomach regulating the digestion process at an easy pace.

History Of Poppy Seeds And The Ancient Use Of Seeds in Medicine -

Surprising but a fact, the ancient Greeks and Sumerians used poppies to make medicines to treat stomach ailments. The mini factory of energy was used by ancient day athletes for strength and good health.

Story first published: Friday, June 24, 2011, 16:26 [IST]
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