Seeds of caperna plant
Is a small seedless seed that is somewhat similar to sesame seeds. It is produced from a leafy plant that is widespread in many parts of the world, but its main source is the state of India. One plant of the canola can produce as many as 15,000 very small seeds of a brown color that tends to submerge. These seeds are usually used to extract the hardouter crust; they are sold as the main product that can be used of the seed.
In particular, traditional medicine is known for its ability to treat constipation and to facilitate the functioning of the digestive system. It is also known to play a role in the treatment of many other health problems.
The flowers of the caperna plant are pernicious in terms of reproduction ability; each has male and female reproductive organs at the same time and is classified as self-fertilized; it requires only a stream of air or wind to transport the pollen among them and pollinate its flowers. The plant can also grow in various soil types, such as light sandy soils, medium and even heavy clay, and of course, its cultivation also requires appropriate soil conditions in terms of acidity. It favors neutral soil and alkaline soil, Dry or mildly moist.
Food Uses
The seeds that are suitable for this plant are leaves and seeds. It is common to eat their leaves either fresh or cooked with a dish. The seeds are some of their products used for industrial food purposes. For example, gum is extracted into the seeds and added to ice cream. The gum’s ability to function as a chemical stabilizer is commercially sold; it increases its consistency and prevents the mixing of its components. In addition, it is added to chocolate and other foods. In some popular dishes, the seeds of fresh canonnaise are spread over salads and other foods.
The nutritional value of the seeds
They contain a very high percentage of fast-soluble non-starchy carbohydrates; as much as 67% of their carbohydrate weight is almost entirely in dietary fiber and is therefore a very rich source of fiber. The seeds also contain a quantity of minerals, the most important of which are iron. In every 100 g of them, up to sixty-seven per cent of the daily adult human need is iron, and there is little sodium, very few calories; containing no more than 33 calories per 100 grams.
The benefits of the seeds of health care
- An important and useful source of dietary fiber; if there is a shortage of human food fiber, some specialists advise to eat foods, including the seeds of the caperna, because it contains a large proportion of this element; fiber is important in facilitating digestion and output, and necessary to exist in human food on a daily basis.
- They absorb surplus water, excess waste from the stomach and intestines; fibers are able to absorb such substances before exiting the body with waste.
- May be useful – according to studies – in the treatment of obesity problems, because they feel full and full man quickly, although contain a small amount of calories.
- Helps regulate cholesterol levels in the body and keep them within the normal limit; they contain a low percentage of cholesterol and fat while it is rich in fiber, which is also recommended for people with diabetes.
- It protects against atherosclerosis and heart disease, as it has the ability to lower blood pressure.
- Some studies suggest that they may protect against colon cancer. The main reason for this is that they supply the body with a large amount of newly discovered dietary fiber that has an important role in preventing this cancer. For the same reason, these seeds may be an effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome. The soluble fiber available in them leads to the elimination of symptoms of this disease.
- Reduces high blood sugar, because it reduces glucose uptake in the blood, and is known to help people with diabetes and protect them from reaching dangerous levels.
- Improves bowel function, reduces bulges, prevents colic and gastrointestinal problems, as they have nutrients capable of facilitating gastrointestinal activity without increased gas or disturbances in the gut.
- Treatment of anal fractures caused by constipation or recurrent diarrhea is a natural remedy for constipation and helps to smooth the intestines. It is useful to treat chronic constipation. Its usefulness is that its fibers are soluble, thus increasing waste and water retention. Digestive.
Despite the multiple benefits of these seeds, however, it should be careful to deal with a lot, especially when there are heart problems or take heart-stimulating drugs,as the seeds may disrupt the work and effectiveness of these drugs.