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Sweet Basil, Sabja seeds, Tukhmalanga

Sabja seeds look like Kalonji but 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 Holy Basil family. It is well known that leaves and seeds of 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 summer special "Faluda".

Sabja seeds are helpful in reducing body weight. Due to the fiber content in it, the hunger is lowered and bowel is cleared. It also helps in acidity and indigestion. Sabja is also used to lower the blood sugar levels for diabetes patients.

Sabja seeds are also used for skin glow.

How to use Sabja seeds?

Soaked seeds of Sabja, Tukmariya
Sweet basil, Tukmalanga

The Sabja seeds have a special property that it multiplies many times in volume when it comes 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 in acidity and indigestion. With milk it also controls diabetes.

For the external use on skins, the Sabja seeds are powdered and mixed with the coconut oil. This mixture, when applied on the face, gives a glowing 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 persons 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

Sabja seeds on Amazon

Sabja seeds on Flipkart

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