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KHUS KHUS-POPPY SEED-KASA KASA SEED POWDER Poppy seed, commonly known as ‘khus khus‘ in Hindi, ‘Gasagasalu‘ in Telugu, ‘Kasa Kasa‘ in Tamil, ‘Kas Kas‘ in Malayalam, ‘Gasagase‘ in Kannada, ‘Khuskhush‘ in Gujarati, ‘Khas Khas‘ in Marathi, ‘Posto‘ in Bengali and ‘Khush khush‘ in Punjabi. It is essentially the oilseed derived from the poppy plant (scientific name: Papaver somniferum). These seeds do not contain narcotic properties. As already stated, poppy seeds are a wonderful beauty aid. Their role in skincare has been recognized in Ayurveda. Nutritious as they are, they can be beneficial to your skin in the following ways. Treatment of Eczema and Inflammation: Poppy seeds are effective in treating eczema due to their high content of linolenic acid. Poppy seeds soaked in water or milk can be ground along with lime juice to form a smooth paste. Applying this paste externally helps in treating burning sensation and skin itchiness. It also acts as an effective pain killer by relieving the pain caused by skin inflammation. Good Moisturizer: A paste made from poppy seeds acts as a good moisturizer to provide you with smooth and soft skin. All you need to do is put some poppy seeds in a spice hand grinder and add some milk to it. If you have dry skin, you can also add some honey. Grind into a smooth paste and apply it all over your face. Relax for 10 minutes and then wash off. Doing this once in a week will provide a fragile transparency to your skin. Poppy Seed Scrub for Clear Skin: You can prepare a face scrub by mixing 2 teaspoons of poppy seeds with curd. Rub it gently on clean face and neck in circular motions, massaging for 10 minutes. Then wipe off your face with a cotton ball and wash off as usual. This will provide you with a clear and glowing complexion. Poppy Seeds: Hair Benefits Hair problems like dandruff, hair loss, thinning hair, split ends and alopecia are a common sight these days. There can be several causes of these problems ranging from harsh chemical treatments and exposure to pollution to inadequate nutrition and prolonged illness. It is a well-known fact that proper nutrition is vital not only for a healthy body but also for healthy hair. Poppy seeds are a good source of unsaturated fatty acids as well as minerals like calcium, zinc and magnesium which contribute to healthy hair.