Khakshir, also called Khak-e Shir, are seeds of the Sophia rocket, Sophia weed, broom weed, flixweed or scientifically Descurainia sophia. The plant grows in the foothills of the Elburz Mountains and is annual. People drink cold khaki in the warm summer months, and only few people know it as a warm drink for health issues. The health benefits are outstanding, so I have listed them below.<\/p>\n You can also order Khakshir from my Persian grocer Prime Bazar*<\/a><\/strong> on phone. Just call this phone number 061 51 – 501 19 94 (Germany). You can find Khakshir in Persian grocery stores in all big cities in Europe. In Iran, you can find them at Attar<\/a><\/strong>, these are stores where you can buy only medicinal herbs and spices.<\/p>\n Khakshir seeds should be rinsed thoroughly before consumption, as they often contain a lot of sand. To do this, pour the khakshir into a bowl with some cold water and leave it to stand for 5 minutes. As with panning for gold, rotate in a light, even motion or swing back and forth. This way, you separate the sand from the seeds, now carefully pour the water and the seeds into another bowl. As you can see, some sand is at the bottom of the first bowl, so rinse it off thoroughly. Refill the bowl with water and repeat the process until you see no more sand. Depending on the sand contained, you can repeat 2 to 5 times.<\/p>\n In Iran, khakshir is not only drunk when people are ill but also regularly as a preventive measure against different ailments. According to Teb-e Sonati, a Persian Medicine (or ITM – Iranian Traditional Medicine), Khakshir has the following properties:<\/p>\n Khakshir has cooling properties; it lowers the body temperature and cools from within. Hot and feverish people benefit from it, and I recommend to drink it in high heat. That’s why it’s a popular drink on hot summer days, as the cooling properties are unique. In case of overheating or heat stroke, it provides an immediate improvement and has a thirst-quenching property. It helps against fatigue and dizziness, nausea, and loss of appetite when the body is overheated. Menopausal women with hot flashes also benefit from Khakshir’s cooling properties.<\/p>\n The little seeds have an astringent effect and help with acne, pimples, and blemished skin. It also helps against pigmentation spots, both internally and externally. A glass of khakshir should be drunk daily for up to 3 weeks to improve the appearance of the skin. External use improves the skin color and cleanses the skin thoroughly. Make a mask out of the crushed seeds. Apply to the face 2 \u2013 3 times a week.<\/p>\n Although you cannot prevent scars with Khakshir, you can positively influence scar formation. The wound-healing effect accelerates the wound healing and scars after injuries and operations.<\/p>\n For anorexic girls or boys, it helps with weight gain. For this, khakshir should be stirred in a glass of fresh whole milk on an empty stomach and drunk in the morning.<\/p>\n Khakshir has a detoxifying property on the liver and cleanses the body from within.<\/p>\n Khakshir is also effective in the gastrointestinal area, for example, in case of hiccups, colic, or diarrhea. It also has a digestive effect on constipation, so khakshir should be stirred into warm water and drunk. Some tend to have diarrhea, especially in the summer month, so roast the seeds briefly in a pan without oil and drink them with honey and warm water. They can do more, as they work against parasites and are worm-infecting.<\/p>\n The kidney health benefits are also worth mentioning, as the seeds are diuretic and work against kidney stones and inflammation.<\/p>\n Per glass for 1 person<\/p>\n 4 tsp khakshir – flixweeds*<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n 250 ml spring water<\/p>\n 1 teaspoon rose water*<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/08\/Sharbat-e-Khakshir-Nabat-Persisches-Erfrischungsgetrank-683x1024.jpg\")
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<\/a><\/p>\nWHAT IS KHAKSHIR AND WHERE TO BUY IT?<\/h2>\n
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SEVEN HEALTH BENEFITS OF KHAKSHIR<\/h2>\n
1. KHAKSHIR COOLS FROM THE INSIDE<\/h2>\n
2. KHAKSHIR IMPROVES SKIN APPEARANCE<\/h2>\n
3. KHAKSHIR HAS A WOUND-HEALING EFFECT<\/h2>\n
4. KHAKSHIR HELPS WITH WEIGHT GAIN<\/h2>\n
5. KHAKSHIR HAS DETOXIFICATION PROPERTIES<\/h2>\n
6. KHAKSHIR IS GOOD FOR THE DIGESTION<\/h2>\n
7. KHAKSHIR HELPS KIDNEY DISEASES<\/h2>\n
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