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    Clover Seeds for Sprout

Berseem, Egyptian clover (Trifolium Alexandrinum). A vigorous true clovers resistant to alkaline soils, usually cultivated under irrigation for pasture, green fodder and silage. One of the most important legumes of the Near East and the Mediterranean. Very palatable. May be cut several times a season and produces heavy yields under favourable conditions. The succulent stems are, however, difficult to dry because of their high water content, and the leaves drop off very easily in the dry state. The highest yield of protein with a relatively low yield of fibre obtained by cutting the plant at a height of about 40 cm. Valued for its rapid growth in the cooler winter season in the subtropics and for its good recovery after cutting. Up to six cuttings can be taken from the Miscari variety under irrigation; one or two cuttings can be taken from the Fahl variety on dry land. The herbage quality is good, and cultivation improves the soil nitrogen status. Tolerant of soil alkalinity and salinity.

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          Golden Sesame Seeds

Sesame Seed (Sesamun Indicum) is the seed of an annual herb, Sesamum indicum, which grows well in hot climates. Sesame Seed is the most commonly produced seed. The yellowish, red, or black seeds are used in bread products, stir-fries, Jewish and Chinese confectionaries, and Middle Eastern dishes. Sesame Seed has been enjoyed by humans since the dawn of civilization. It is used in breads, candies, main dishes, as a garnish on pasta and vegetables, and for its oil content.

Sesame Seed is probably the oldest crop grown for its taste, dating back 2000 years to China. The Egyptians used Sesame Seed as medicine around the same time. The Turks used its oil in 900 BC. The term “open sesame” first appeared in the Arabian book "The Thousand and One Nights." The phrase refers to the seeds' ability to pop, at the slightest touch, when ripe. Persians used sesame oil because they had no olive oil.

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   Sorghum

Sorghum (Serghum Vulgare), is the fifth major cereal crop in the world after wheat, rice, maize and barley. It is also grown in developed nations for animal feed. An annual grass that varies between 0.5 and 5.0 meters in height, sorghum produces one or several tillers, which emerge initially from the base and later from the stem nodes. The flower is a panicle, usually erect, but sometimes recurved to form a goose neck. Sorghum is a main staple of people's diet in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. It is consumed in the form of stiff or thin porridges, as a steam-cooked product, such as couscous, or as a beverage. In Western Africa, Nigeria has emerged as a pioneer in the industrial utilization of sorghum. In Latin America, people mainly use it as animal feed. Grain sorghum also has industrial uses or nonfood uses.  It is used as a brewer's grain for production of ethanol and as an adhesive in the manufacture of drywall and plywood.  Research is being done to discover other uses for grain sorghum, such as high quality wax for furniture, cars and trucks. The grain sorghum plant looks a lot like a corn plant but it is shorter and more colorful.  The head is white, yellow, red or bronze.

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White and Stripped Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower seeds (Heliantbus Annuus) are an American original. Called either confection or non-oil, seeds are a delicious and nutritious snack or addition to your favorite food. Confection sunflower seeds are normally black with white stripes and approximately five eighths of an inch long. The heavy hull accounts for approximately half the weight of the seed and is loosely fixed to the kernel inside. Seed size is primarily affected by plant genetics, but also to planting density and weather.
 

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Safflower Seeds

The safflower (Cathamus Tinctorius) is an important oil-seed crop. It is a highly ­branched, glabrous, annual plant, 0.5 to 1.5 m. tall. It has long and stout taper root and spirally arranged, dark green and glossy leaves. Florets are tubular and usually orange-yellow in color. Safflower seeds are bitter in taste and look more or less like the seeds of orange. Safflower has been cultivated in Egypt, the Middle East and India initially for the orange dye obtained from the florets.

Safflower oil is one of the most polyunsaturated. The medicinal value of linoleic acid came into prominence in the latter 1960s following the publication of the findings of researchers in a series of medical and scientific journals. These findings proved that this fatty acid was highly beneficial in lowering serum cholesterol levels in laboratory animals and humans. From virtual obscurity safflower oil became a best­seller within a few years.

Heart Disease, Safflower oil has proved beneficial in lowering blood cholesterol. Hence it can be used liberally by persons suffering from cardio vascular disorders. An emulsion by trade name Saffloxin - cipla is used routinely during myocardial infraction, cardiac ischaemia and hypertension.

Constipation, One teaspoonful of kernel of the seeds, taken with six shelled almonds and honey has proved highly beneficial in the treatment of constipation. It has been found to be a safe laxative for the young, weak and pregnant women. A very popular Unani laxative medicine called Twarishe Qhurtum is prepared from safflower seeds.

Sexual Debility, Safflower seeds are highly beneficial in the treatment of sexual debility. For better results, powder of the dry seeds should be mixed with pistachio nuts, honey and almonds. It should be used with milk once before going to bed. It is a very effective aphrodisiac. It improves sexual vigor and thickens semen.

Asthma, Safflower seeds are highly beneficial in the treatment bronchial asthma. Half a teaspoon of powder of the dry seeds, mixed in a tablespoonful of honey, can be taken once or twice with great benefit in this disease. It acts as an expectorant and reduces the spasms by liquefying the tenacious sputum. Infusion of the flowers mixed with honey is also useful in asthma.

Female Disorders, A decoction prepared by boiling two teaspoonfuls of powdered seeds in 120 ml. of water is given as a remedy -to cure painful menstruation. Dried flowers mixed with rose are also given as a medicine in this condition. A brew made from safflower foliage is said to prevent abortion and the female sterility.

It has been established in laboratory animal tests that eczema can result from lack of linoleic acid. Safflower oil can thus be beneficially used in the treatment of this disease. Two tablespoonful of safflower oil should be taken daily in the condition. The quantity can be reduced to one tablespoonful after the condition improves.

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Rice

(Oriza Sativa), Rice is one of the major field crops in Egypt and is considered the second most important export crop after cotton in Egypt. There are the following varieties of rice:

1. Natural & Camolino

2. Cargo (Brown Rice)

3. Broken rice

4. Paddy rice

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   Black Cumin Seeds

(Nigella sativa) An annual herbaceous plant,it is planted in the winter, flowers in the spring and is harvested in the early summer for its jet-black seeds. The plant has no relationship to the culinary kitchen herbs, cumin or caraway.

Black cumin seed, or black seed for short, is believed to be native to the Mediterranean region but has been cultivated into other parts of the world including the Arabian peninsula, northern Africa and parts of Asia.

Nigella sativa and its black seed are known by many names.  The ancient Persians knew it  as Shonaiz.
The many uses of black seed earned it the Arabic title “habbatul barakah”, which means "the seed of blessing." The common English name is "Love in a Mist" and it is known in other places as Black Caraway, Schwarzcummel, Kalonji, Sinouj, Ketsah, Habba sowda. Whatever the name, this is a legendary medicinal herb of ancient usage with considerable modern credence.

Nigella sativa, Black Cumin, the “seed of blessing”, is considered to be one of the greatest healing herbs of all times. It has been used for millennia to strengthen the immune system, cleanse the body, purify the blood, protect against irritants and support healthy longevity. Black cumin was discovered in Tutenkhamen’s tomb, implying it played an important role in Egyptian practices. Although its exact role in Egyptian culture is unknown, we do know that items entombed with a king were carefully selected to assist him in the after life.

A principal active ingredient in black seed, crystalline Nigellone, was first isolated in 1959 and identified as providing many health benefits. Clinical trials have validated the efficacy of black seed in promoting health and wellness.

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