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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.