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What are the healing properties of canary seed?
BENEFITS OF CANARY SEED
Canary seed controls fats
Traditional medicine has used canary seed as a lipid-lowering agent, meaning that, when accompanied by an appropriate diet, it is a highly satiating cereal, rich in insoluble fiber and B vitamins, which can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce cellulite.
Canary seed can help control weight gain
The ability of birdseed to metabolize fats efficiently can be used to control weight gain.
Canary seed takes care of the health of the digestive system
The enzymatic content of canary seed seeds has anti-inflammatory properties that are very suitable for keeping the organs of the digestive and urinary systems (liver, pancreas or kidneys) in good condition.
Some home remedies made with canary seed are used to treat diseases such as cirrhosis or liver insufficiency.
Birdseed helps prevent constipation
Canary seed is a cereal rich in fiber (7g/100g). It has a similar quantity to other whole grains rich in fiber such as rye (10g/100g), oats (8g/100g) or corn (9g/100g).
It is associated with emollient properties, indicated to prevent and treat constipation.
Diuretic canary seed
In the Canary Islands it is known as a diuretic cereal, and indicated in decoctions for some urinary tract conditions such as kidney stones and cystitis.
The diuretic capacity of this cereal has also been used to lower blood sugar in people with diabetes.
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