Kasa Kasa / Opium Poppy Powder
The opium poppy is the plant from which opium and poppy seeds are extracted. It is an annual herb, 1-2 ft tall (up to 1.5 m in cultivation). Taproot is erect, almost conical. Stems are erect, glaucous, hairless. Alternately arranged leaves are ovate or oblong, 7-25 cm.
Botanical Name : Papaver somniferum
English Name : Opium Poppy
Tamil Name : கசகசா பொடி / kasakasa
Hindi Name : अफीम , ख़शख़ाश / Aphim, khuskhus
Malayalam Name : കറപ്പ് / karappu
Telugu Name : గసగసాల-చెట్టు / gasagasala-chettu
About Kasa Kasa (Opium Poppy):-
The opium poppy is the plant from which opium and poppy seeds are extracted. It is an annual herb, 1-2 ft tall (up to 1.5 m in cultivation). Taproot is erect, almost conical. Stems are erect, glaucous, hairless. Alternately arranged leaves are ovate or oblong, 7-25 cm, both surfaces hairless, glaucous, and rather waxy, with veins distinct, slightly raised, base heart-shaped, margin irregularly wavy-toothed, tip long pointed to blunt. Seeds are many, black or deep gray.
Benefits of Kasa Kasa (Opium Poppy):-
- Asthma
- Constipation
- Cough
- Diarrhea caused by infection
- Difficulty sleeping
Procurement & Agriculture Method:
90% of Our Herbs are Wild crops and 100% organic by nature; the remaining 10% are organically grown, dried, and pulverized with no chemical or preservatives.
Disclaimer:
The Consumption details and benefits listed out on our website are taken from Tamil ancient books and Siddha records, as well as its been further fine-tuned by our Siddha Doctors Team. Anyhow you are requested to consult your doctor before use.
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