Seeds
Akpi Seeds (100g)
Akpi Seeds (100g)Scientific name: Ricinodendron heudelotii
Uses and benefits: used as a spice, health benefits, and for cosmetic purposes. Rich in proteins, oil and potassium, treats constipation, cough, eye infections and infertility. Used for breast and butts firming and enlargement, increase milk production in lactating mothers.
Other names: akpi, okhuen, munguella, bofeko, kishongo, wama, essessang, essang, djansang, Njangsa, jangsang, akpi seed oil, ezezang.
Almonds 100g
Almonds 100gScientific name: Prunus dulcis
Uses and benefits: Contain lots of healthy fats, fibre, protein, magnesium and vitamin E, lower blood sugar levels, reduce blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels, can also reduce hunger and promote weight loss.
Other names: Mandel, Knackmandel, mandorlo, mandorla amêndoa, almendro, almendra.
Black Cumin Seeds 100g
Black Cumin Seeds 100gUses and benefits: similar to cumin seeds but slightly slender in shape and darker in colour. Black cumin is actually different from black seeds. Black cumin seeds promote digestion, rich source of iron. May help with diabetes, reduce blood cholesterol, promote weight loss and fat reduction, prevent food-borne illnesses, reduce drug dependence.
Other names: jeera, anis âcre, comino, cumin de malte, cuminum cyminum, cuminum odorum, cummin, jeeraka, svetajiraka, zira.
Black Seeds 100g
Black Seeds 100gScientific name: Nigella sativa
Uses and benefits: treating digestive tract conditions including gas, colic, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation, and haemorrhoids, treatment of respiratory conditions including asthma, allergies, cough, bronchitis, emphysema, flu, swine flu, and congestion.
Other names: kalonji, black caraway, Roman coriander. Commonly referred to as black cumin, but black seeds are however different from black cumin seeds.
Chia Seeds (100g)
Chia Seeds (100g)Scientific name: Salvia hispanica
Uses and benefits: Contain high amounts of fibre and omega-3 fatty acids, high-quality protein, and several essential minerals and antioxidants. Improve digestive health, blood levels of heart-healthy omega-3s, reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Other names: Mexican chia, salba chia
Cloves 100g
Cloves 100gScientific name: Syzygium aromaticum
Uses & benefits: Cloves are very aromatic, high in antioxidants. May help protect against cancer, can kill bacteria, improve liver health, help regulate blood sugar, promote bone health and reduce stomach ulcers.
Other names: Bourgeon floral de clou de girofle, bouton floral de clou de girofle, caryophylli flos, caryophyllum, caryophyllus aromaticus, clavo de olor, clous de girolfe, clove flower, clove flowerbud, clove leaf, clove oil, clove stem, cloves, cloves bud, ding xiang, eugenia aromatica, eugenia caryophyllata, eugenia caryophyllus
Cumin Seeds 100g
Cumin Seeds 100gScientific name: Cuminum cyminum
Uses and benefits: promotes digestion, rich source of iron. May help with diabetes, reduce blood cholesterol, promote weight loss and fat reduction, prevent food-borne illnesses, reduce drug dependence.
Other names: jeera, anis âcre, comino, cumin de malte, cuminum cyminum, cuminum odorum, cummin, jeeraka, svetajiraka, zira.
Fennel Seeds 100g
Fennel Seeds 100gScientific name: Foeniculum vulgare
Uses and benefits: improves breast milk production, breast enhancement, soothes and calms many areas of the body including the skin, helps heal wounds, reduces muscle spasm, contains antoxidant and antimicrobial properties, keeps cancer at bay, regulates blood pressure, reduces asthma and congestion, work as antacid, antiflatulent, induces menstruation, prevents anaemia, aids digestion
Other names: saunf, finocchio, Florence fennel
Fenugreek Seeds 100g
Fenugreek Seeds 100gScientific name: Trigonella foenum-graecum L.
Uses and benefits: lowers blood sugar and cholesterol levels, increases milk production in breastfeeding mothers, lowers inflammation, helps with appetite control, boosting testosterone, used for breast and butts enlargement by women, aids in weight loss, improves hair growth, reduces fine lines and wrinkles
Other names: Alholva, Bird’s Foot, Bockshornklee, Bockshornsame, Chandrika, Egypt Fenugreek, Fenogreco, Fenugrec, Foenugraeci Semen, Foenugreek, Greek Clover, Greek Hay, Greek Hay Seed, Hu Lu Ba, Medhika, Methi, Methika, huluba, Sénégrain, Sénégré,
Flax Seeds 100g
Flax Seeds 100gScientific name: Linum usitatissimum
Uses and benefits:Flax seeds are high in omega-3 fats, rich source of lignans which may reduce cancer risk, rich in dietary fibre, may improve cholesterol, lower blood pressure, contain high-quality protein. Used as natural gel, eases digestin.
Other names: Alasi, Aliviraaii, Brown Flaxseed, Brown-Seeded Flax, Echter Lein, Flachssamen, Flax Hull, Flax Lignans, Gemeiner Flachs, Graine de Lin, Kattan, Keten, Leinsamen, Lignans, Lin seeds, Oléagineux, Lin Textile, Linaza, Lini Semen, Linho
Mustard Seeds 100g
Mustard Seeds 100gScientific name: Sinapis alba (white mustard), Sinapis nigra (Black mustard)
Uses and benefits: rich in selenium, has anti-inflammatory properties. Its high magnesium content helps reduce the severity of asthma attacks and certain symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and lowering blood pressure.
Walnuts 100g
Walnuts 100gScientific name: Juglans regia
Uses and benefits: rich in healthy polyunsaturated fats, have a high amount of omega-3 fatty acids, can help lower bad cholesterol levels, rich in proteins.
Other names: black walnut, reddish-brown, Juglandaceae, english walnut, California walnut, butternut, shagbark, hickory, pecan
