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The tiny white poppy seeds are called Khus Khus in Hindi.

In Indian Cuisine, white poppy seeds are used as a paste to make rich, creamy, and indulgent Mughlai-style 
curries.
Along with curries, khus khus is also added to the famous Indian drink – Thandai.
These poppy seeds have tons of health benefits along with a nutty taste. They are well known for their comforting,
cooling, and calming affect. 

Khus-Khus Seeds Health Benefits

Check out the list of health benefits offered by poppy seeds or khus khus to your health, It helps in digestion, 
sleepiness, breathing problem, and different pain issues in the body:

1. Khus Khus for Constipation: Poppy seeds are known to drive away and prevent constipation. This condiment can
   also remove gas. These seeds keep your stomach feeling full for a much longer time. It can be added to your 
   food so that you can avoid constipation and other problems like gas and indigestion. This is due to the fact
   that poppy seeds carry plenty of dietary fibres.

2. Khus Khus for Insomnia problem: Khus khus is also a well-known ingredient that can be taken with warm milk 
   and sugar to help in curing sleep disorders like insomnia. This ingredient helps in inducing sleep and is 
   known to be an excellent way in which one can cure sleeplessness. The milk with poppy seeds must be ingested
   at least an hour before you sleep.

3. Poppy Seeds helps Respiratory problems: If you have been suffering from asthma and other respiratory issues 
   for a very long time, then this might just be the cure for you. One can have poppy seeds as this ingredient 
   acts as a decongestant of sorts and helps in keeping the airways and the throat tract clear. It reduces the 
   amount of cough that one may be having, which helps in better management of the respiratory problem being faced.

4. Khus Khus Prevent from Radical attacks: Any radical attacks like a sudden spike in one’s cholesterol and
   blood pressure as well as cardiac arrest can also be prevented with the help of poppy seeds along with a 
   good diet and exercise routine. Poppy seeds are a well-known source of antioxidants and one can have plenty 
   of this in order to avoid coming down with any sudden and serious health issues.

5. Benefits of Khus Khus in Kidney stones Problem: With the help of poppy seeds and its antioxidants as well as
   dietary fibers, it is possible to routinely flush out all those toxins that can otherwise accumulate in your
   body. These toxins usually give rise to conditions like kidney stones and other related issues. Ingesting 
   poppy seeds on a regular basis can go a long way in avoiding such issues.

6. Poppy seeds act as Pain killer: Whatever kind of pain we may be suffering from, and for whatever reason or 
   condition, chewing on poppy seeds can actually help in giving substantial pain relief. Poppy seeds can
   relieve you of toothaches as well as muscular and neurological pain. If you wish to discuss any specific 
   problem, you can consult an ayurveda.