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| Sweet Basil, Sabja seeds, Tukhmalanga |
Sabja seeds look like Kalonji but are smaller in size. Its color is also black. It also resembles black Til, but Til is also bigger in size. When rubbed between fingers, it feels smooth.
Sabja seeds are known as Sweet Basil seeds in English. It is related to the Holy Basil family. It is well known that the leaves and seeds of the Holy Basil plant have many medicinal properties and are very beneficial for health. Similarly, the Sweet Basil or Sabja seeds also have a lot of health benefits.
Also known as "Tukh-Malanga", the Sabja seeds contain fiber, protein, Vitamins, Omega, and fatty acids. These components are very beneficial for health. It also lowers the body heat in summer, hence used in the summer special "Faluda".
Sabja seeds are helpful in reducing body weight. Due to the fiber content in it, the hunger is lowered, and the bowel is cleared. It also helps with acidity and indigestion. Sabja is also used to lower the blood sugar levels in diabetes patients.
Sabja seeds are also used for skin glow.
How to use Sabja seeds?
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| Soaked seeds of Sabja, Tukmariya Sweet basil, Tukmalanga |
The Sabja seeds have a special property that they multiply many times in volume when they come in contact with water. The outer layer absorbs a lot of water and forms a translucent cover around the seed. Before using the Sabja seeds, they are always soaked in water for at least 10 minutes. Since the effect of Sabja on the body is cool (Thandi Taseer), it is used in juice, milkshake, Lassi, Sharbat, Faluda, and salad. When taken with a cup of milk, it helps with acidity and indigestion. When taken with milk, it also controls diabetes.
For external use on skin, the Sabja seeds are powdered and mixed with the coconut oil. This mixture, when applied to the face, gives a glow to the skin.
CAUTION: Though it has many benefits, it should not be used by pregnant ladies. It should also not be given to children and old people because, due to improper water content, the seeds may stick in the throat.
Sabja seeds are also known by other names like Falooda seeds or Tukmaria seeds. These are available at local stores as well as online sites like Amazon and Flipkart. If you want to buy online, go to the links
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29. Was the lockdown announced by PM necessary for checking COVID-19? क्या लॉकडाउन जरुरी था?
28. Giloy, Guduchi, Gurich, Amrita - Traditional Ayurvedic Medicine
27. Monkey fruit -- Barhar, badahal
26. Mahua
25. Never bargain with a farmer
24. Ganda (गंडा) - a forgotten unit
23. Totka - Kale Ghode ki Naal - Earning from superstitions
22. Tikhur - The East Indian Arrowroot
21. Birdwatch - Swift, Swiftlets
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