What are Halim Seeds? What are the benefits?

Yes! Halim seeds are considered one of the best sources to give strength to your hair. Halim seeds are loaded with iron, which helps improve blood circulation to the hair follicles. Halim seeds not only folates the cell division, which helps in the growth of tissues that are one of the essential parts for hair growth and repair, but also provide sufficient collagen, which strengthens hair and prevent breakage.

Is Halim seeds and Flax seeds same?

People often get confused between both the seeds and they both look alike.

Halim seeds: The (pic below) are garden cress seeds. Garden cress seeds (in English) are halim seeds (in hindi) or Aliv (in marathi). They are a rich source of iron, calcium, fibre and contain omega-3 good fats and are easily available.

Flax seeds: These (pic below) are flax seeds. If they are compared, flax seeds are flatter and slightly longer in appearance than Halim seeds. However, both contain fibre. Flaxseeds contain lignans which have powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and estrogen properties. To be effective and good for health, flaxseeds need to be lighted roasted and hand pounded. Ground flax seeds have the best health benefit.

Halim seeds can be used in several ways to nourish your hair. And home remedies are often used in hair care. There are many things whose effect is quickly seen in reducing hair fall. One of these are Halim seeds. Halim seeds not only stops hair fall but also helps in hair growth. These seeds contain iron, vitamin E, vitamin A and folic acid. They also contain a good amount of protein which nourishes the hair and strengthens it. Know in what ways Haleem seeds can be used to prevent hair fall.

Hair mask

Hair mask can be made from Halim seeds and applied. This hair mask reduces the problem of hair fall and strengthens the hair. For use, grind Halim seeds and make a hair mask. Apply this mask from the roots to the ends of the hair and wash your hair after half an hour. The paste of these seeds can be applied on the hair once a week.

Consume with milk

Hair is not only benefited externally by making paste but also internally by consuming these seeds. For this, take 8 to 20 Halim seeds and soak them. Mix these seeds in milk and drink this milk before sleeping. Apart from preventing hair fall, these seeds also provide many benefits to health.

Consume in the form of Laddu

Laddu can also be made from Halim seeds and eaten. To make laddus from these seeds, mix them with coconut, jaggery and ghee. They can be eaten with milk.

Benefits of Halim Seeds:

• The benefits of Halim seeds are not limited to preventing hair fall. The body gets many other benefits by consuming these seeds. Halim seeds work to increase immunity.
• These seeds can also be consumed to prevent acne on the face.
• Halim seeds are also effective in reducing mood swings and sugar cravings.
• Eating these seeds helps in not feeling hungry again and again which reduces excess food intake.

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