KHASHKHASH

The poppy plant (Khashkhash, Papaver smoniferum) has been used as a traditional remedy for centuries.

Native to the Eastern Mediterranean, its flowers come in various colors — primarily white and yellow

The seeds these flowers produce are small, round, and bluish, black, or light to dark gray depending on where they’re cultivated

Poppy seeds are used in baked goods and traditional dishes worldwide. Both the seeds and their oil are said to offer various health benefits, from treating headaches and coughs to curing asthma and insomnia etc.