Micah Stanley
Poppy seed oil is rather unknown in Germany. It is rich in valuable nutrients and also has a pain-relieving effect. Find out everything about the use and effects of healthy poppy seed oil.
Hardly anyone in Germany knows about ohnöl, but it has a positive effect on your health! The oil is cold-pressed from blue, gray and mostly opium poppies. It can be eaten, but can also be used for body care. It also contains valuable substances that are supposed to relieve pain.
Poppy seed oil: anti-pain effect
Poppy seed oil is said to have a pain-relieving effect, which is mainly due to the alkaloid rhoeadine it contains. In addition, poppy seeds contain small amounts of morphine.
For example, you can use poppy seed oil to treat muscle or joint pain, but it is also often used in osteoarthritis patients. Apply the oil to the painful areas in the course of a gentle massage so that the oil can unfold its effect in a targeted manner.
Another positive effect of poppy seed oil: It contains antioxidants that prevent oxidative stress and support your body in cell renewal.
Other uses of poppy seed oil: cosmetics & more
In addition to pain-relieving substances, poppy seed oil also contains active ingredients that benefit your health and beauty. That would be linoleic acid, for example.
Linoleic acid is an unsaturated fatty acid and therefore very healthy. Linoleic acid supports your body in regeneration and cell stabilization and accelerates wound healing. In addition, the fatty acid is said to have a positive effect on our cardiovascular system.
Due to the fatty acids it contains, poppy seed oil is perfect for skin care. It helps the skin to regenerate and fights skin irritations. Poppy seed oil can also be used as a cleansing and care product for the skin. It helps, for example, with dry and brittle skin and makes it supple and smooth again. It is also suitable for oily skin as it does not leave a greasy film or shine on the skin, but is quickly absorbed.
Your hair will also benefit from a treatment with poppy seed oil: it moisturizes the hair and helps brittle and dry hair to become supple and shiny. If you have an itchy scalp, just a few drops of the oil in the shampoo are a real relief.
Use poppy seed oil in the kitchen
Poppy seed oil contains many minerals and vitamins, so it should definitely be on your menu: In addition to calcium, magnesium and potassium, it is also very rich in B vitamins.
Thanks to its nutty taste, poppy seed oil is often used for desserts, such as cold creams. But it also tastes wonderful in savory variations, such as as a dressing for salads or as a topping for soups.
But beware: poppy seed oil is best used cold, as the taste and nutrients are lost when it is hot.
