Canary Seed Powder/Kattu Seeragam / Adavi Jilakara / Kalajirakam / Kaadu Jeerige / Ghoda Jeera / Atavijirakaha Powder- 100gm

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Phalaris canariensis

English Name: Canary Seeds

Tamil Name: Kaattu Seeragam, Kaattu jeerakam / காட்டு சீரகம், காட்டு ஜீரகம்

Malayalam Name: Kaattu jeerakam , Krimishatru / കാറ്റ് ജീരകം, കൃമിശറ്റ് 

Hindi Name: Kalijeeri, Somraj, Soharaai, Bakchi /  कालीजीरी, सोमराज, सोहराई, बकची 

Telugu Name: Adavi Jilkara, Adavijilakaroa, Garetikamma / అడవి జిలకర, అడవిజిలకరా, గారిటికమ్మ 

Description:

Phalaris Canariensis is the botanical name of the canary plant that belongs to the Poaceae family. Canary seed is a fertile grass plant known as birdseed or alpiste, native to the Mediterranean region. Canary seeds are shiny brown and used as bird food, still a healthy food for us. Canary seeds have numerous medicinal values and are one of the nutritional seeds on the earth.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 212 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 55 g 
• Protein: 14 g 
• Calcium: 50 mg 
• Phosphorus: 300 mg 
• Fat: 2 g 

Health Benefits:

• Canary seed helps to regulate blood sugar levels.
• Canary seed helps to kill bacteria in the urinary tract.
• The canary seed has antioxidant properties that can help to prevent premature aging.
• Canary seeds can help to reduce diabetes.
• Canary seeds increase the number of hepatocytes in the body by eliminating cirrhosis.
• Canary seed helps to remove harmful fats that accumulate in the nerves and arteries.
• Canary seeds help to heal cellulite, obesity, and abdominal inflammation.
• The canary seed contains a high level of lipase and enzymes, which helps to remove unwanted fat from the body.
• Canary seed helps to burn fat and reduce excess weight.

Dosage of Canary Seed Powder: 

Take the required amount of canary seeds and soak them overnight in a cup of water. The next morning drain the water and blend the seeds with water or milk. Drain the mixture using a cloth to remove the seed husks from the water or milk. Store it in a cool place. Consume it regularly for weight loss.

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