Sathakuppai Powder / Dill Seed Powder / Suwa Seeds Powder / Anethum Sowa – 50 gm

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Anethum Sowa

English Name: Dill Seed Powder

Tamil Name: Sathakuppai / சதகுப்பை

Malayalam Name: Sathakuppa / Chatakuppa / ശതകുപ്പ / ചതകുപ്പ

Telugu Name: Sadapa Vittulu / సదాపా విత్తులు

Hindi Name: Soyo / सोयो

Description:

Anethum Sowa is the botanical name of sathakuppai (dill seed) that belongs to the Apiaceae family. Sathakuppai is a herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 to 60 cm in height. It is an annual herb that is highly grown in warm summer climates. Sathakuppai has slender stems, soft thread structured leaves, and white to yellow color flowers. It is used as a culinary spice that helps to garnish and flavor dishes. It is also used as a traditional medicine in Ayurvedic treatments.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 22
• Total Fat: 0.56 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 30 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 3.51 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Protein: 1.73 g
• Calcium: 104 mg
• Iron: 3.3 mg
• Potassium: 369 mg
• Vitamin A: 193 mcg
• Vitamin C: 42.5 mg

Health Benefits:

• Dill seed powder can decrease menstrual pain and promotes delayed menstruation.
• Sathakuppai powder is an excellent medicine for fever, cold, and cough.
• This powder helps to lower blood pressure levels and maintain heart health.
• The rich amount of antioxidants in this powder can treat certain health conditions like Alzheimer’s and rheumatoid arthritis.
• External application of sathakuppai powder paste on the body can cure back pain, shoulder pain, and headaches. 
• It also helps to treat various health ailments such as loss of appetite, gastrointestinal disorders, flatulence, kidney disease, liver complaints, and sleeping disorders.

Dosage of Sathakuppai (Dill Seed) Powder:

For Internal Use:

Take 5 grams of sathakuppai powder and mix it with 100 ml of water. Boil it for a few minutes. Drink it twice a day before taking food. It helps to maintain a healthy body condition.

For External Use:

Take a required amount of sathakuppai powder and grind it with Kushta, licorice, sandalwood, Tagara, and ghee. Make a paste and apply it externally to the body. It can cure back pain, shoulder pain, and headaches. 

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