Journey of taste: Poppy is beneficial in sleep problem, license has to be taken for its cultivation, read interesting history

Swad Ka Safarnama: Nature has created many ways to improve the mental and physical illness of man. But in this fast-paced life, we have started neglecting or forgetting such measures. But by adopting these very simple measures, we can get rid of many problems even today. One of these is the problem of sleeplessness, which can be solved by consuming poppy seeds. It also keeps the nervous system cool. Poppy is such a spice (dryfruits too), for which a license has to be taken for its cultivation. Its history is very interesting.

Poppy is extracted from opium but…!

First of all, know what is Poppy Seeds and where does it come from. If you know, you will be shocked and also surprised. In fact, poppy seeds are the fine seeds obtained from the pods of opium, which do not cause intoxication unlike opium, but nature is connected to opium only. When an incision is made in the poppy seed and all the liquid is taken out to make opium or other drugs, then this remaining and dried seed contains many fine seeds, they are called poppy seeds.

This is the only spice in the world, which is licensed to grow. In India, to grow opium, a license has to be taken from the government. By the way, opium is grown illegally in some countries. These seeds are processed and dried after being extracted from the husk and they become poppy seeds.

Know the difference between poppy seeds and poppy seeds

Poppy seeds are of two types. The color of one is blue, which is found in western countries. Poppy seeds found in India and surrounding countries are white in colour. Dishes are made thick and tasty by grinding it and making paste. Apart from this, poppy seeds are used for filling special flavor in bread, cakes, cookies, pastries, sweets and confectionery. He also tells you the difference between poppy seeds and poppy seeds with his hands. Poppy seed is a spice or dryfruit, whereas poppy seed is an aromatic herb used in cosmetics, coolers, etc. Poppy syrup and poppy perfume are also made from this fragrant grass.

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Its center of origin is the western Mediterranean region of Europe.

Talking about the origin of poppy, along with opium, it is showing its ‘color’ in the world. Apart from food in various civilizations, poppy seeds are also used in cultural programs and rituals. Food historians believe that poppy seeds have been used in Sumerian, Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilizations. Spices Board India believes that the center of origin of opium is the Western Mediterranean region of Europe and India, Russia, Egypt, Yugoslavia, Poland, Germany, Netherlands, China, Japan, Argentina, Spain, Bulgaria to legally make the drug etc. Cultivated in , Hungary and Portugal.

On the other hand it is also grown illegally in Burma, Thailand and Laos (Golden Triangle) and opium in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran (Golden Crescent) for the drug trade. Wherever there is opium, there is poppy seed. The special thing is that it is widely used in non-veg dishes. On the other hand, according to the Encyclopædia Britannica, the poppy plant, Papaver somniferum, is an herbaceous annual native to Greece and the Orient. It is an ancient spice.

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Special minerals keep the nervous system cool

Food experts consider poppy seeds to be special and say that this dry fruit derived from intoxicants has amazing properties. According to Ayurvedacharya and Professor Dr. Veena Sharma, it is well known that the use of poppy seeds helps in getting rid of sleep disorders. Although there is no intoxication in the poppy associated with opium, but it is possible that it has not left its nature. But this thing has been tested that poppy seed which induces favorable sleep has no adverse effect. Many such minerals are found in poppy seeds which help in keeping the nervous system cool.

Poppy seeds are also rich in fiber, due to which the digestive system remains healthy. Image-Canva

Analgesic (pain-relieving) properties are also effectively available in poppy seeds. Its use is helpful in relieving pain in the joints of the body. Oil extracted from poppy seeds is used in Ayurveda for pain relief. Regular consumption of poppy seeds improves the functioning of the heart. The seeds contain iron which helps in increasing the flow of oxygen in the blood, this property keeps the heart healthy. Poppy seeds are also rich in fiber, due to which the digestive system remains healthy and constipation is also relieved. Generally, consumption of poppy seeds does not cause any adverse effect in the body, but some people may have allergy problems due to it.

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