Khas Khas / Poppy Seeds

Khas Khas / Poppy Seeds

Khas Khas (खस खस) is the culinary seed of Papaver somniferum L. This listing is for seed, not opium latex or poppy exudate.

Traditional / Food Context

Khas Khas is primarily a culinary seed. It should not be marketed as an opioid medicine, sedative or pain-relief product.

Ayurvedic Property Status

Not published because this food-seed SKU is not being presented through an Ayurvedic RGVP profile.

Available Form & Purchase Guidance

Current product is whole seed. It is not poppy latex, opium, extract or capsule.

Why Buy From Jadibuti Store?

• Exact seed identity is separated from regulated poppy exudate materials.
• Pack sizes from 50 g to 900 g are clearly stated.
• Product identity and uncertainty are stated clearly instead of hidden.
• Unsupported disease-treatment and superiority claims are excluded.

Product at a Glance

Identity & Buying Clarity

Kew accepts Papaver somniferum. Indian pharmacopoeial/formulary material separately recognizes Khashkhash/Tukhm-i-Khashkhash as seed, while opium/Ahiphena is a different exudate material. The old page's pain-relief and sedative framing is therefore removed.

Names in Different Languages / Systems

Quality & Storage

Seeds should be dry, clean and free from mould or rancid odour. Natural colour can vary by lot.

Important Precautions

• Poppy seed is not equivalent to opium or poppy latex.
• Do not market or use it as a painkiller, sedative or source of morphine/codeine.
• Food seeds may carry trace surface residues depending on processing; use only as an appropriate food ingredient.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Khas Khas?

Poppy seed from Papaver somniferum.

Is Khas Khas the same as Khas/Vetiver?

No. Khas root is a completely different product.

Is poppy seed the same as opium?

No.

Which plant part is sold?

Seed.

What is Khas Khas called in English?

Poppy Seeds.

Why is the old URL preserved?

The page already has useful Khas Khas search equity.

How should it be stored?

Airtight, cool and dry.

Reference note: Kew accepts Papaver somniferum; Indian traditional/formulary records distinguish poppy seed from poppy exudate/opium.

Disclaimer: This page provides product identity, buying information and traditional-use context. It does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.