Indispensable for pastries grown in Afyon and Eskişehir in Turkey, poppy is known for its benefits for persistent insomnia and fatigue problems. Poppy, a source of Omega 3, which is shared as the most powerful pain reliever food in nature, has many benefits for health. However, it is recommended to consume poppy, which contains strong sedatives such as morphine, codeine, thebaine, papaverine and narcotine, at most three times a week.
BENEFITS OF POPPY
- In addition to its delicious aroma, poppy seeds, which are beneficial for health, contain calcium, potassium, zinc, iron, manganese and copper minerals.
- Especially copper is very effective in the production of blood cells. At the same time, the oil extracted from its seeds is rich in Omega-3 and omega-6. Poppy benefits are strengthened by the fatty acids in it.
- It is beneficial for the brain and heart. Manganese is known for its powerful antioxidant properties.
- Its pain reliever feature brings its use in the medical industry.
- With the oleic acid in its seed, it reduces bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol.
- It balances blood pressure with its potassium content. For this reason, it has many benefits for blood pressure patients.
- Thanks to its rich fiber content, it helps to eliminate constipation problems.
- It also has an effect on reducing skin problems and beautifying the skin.