Description:

• Shiva organic’s jhakiya is authentic Himalayan product, comes straight from farmers and is not chemically washed.
• Jakhiya or Jakia or Jhakiya or Jakhya ( Cleome viscosa ) is an interesting seed.
• Also known as wild mustard or dog mustard, the seeds are small, dark brown or black. 
• They pack a punch in taste. 
• The Jakhiya seeds are small, dark brown or black.Due to its nutty aroma,it adds unique and crunchy flavour to any dish.
• Jkakiya plant is used for treating fever, inflammations, liver ailments, bronchitis and diarrhea. 
• The oil extracted from jakhiya seeds has medicinal properties.
• Fresh oil of crushed seeds is used for treating infantile convulsions and mental disorders.
• Jakhiya helps to spice up your vegetables and can also be used as a substitute for jeera. 
• Because of its sharp pungent smell and crunchy taste, people from the hills prefer jakhiya over cumin and mustard seed for tempering. 
• It has antimicrobial, insecticidal, anti-diarrhoeal, and anticonvulsant properties. 
  
• Colour - black 
  
• Smell - pungent
  
• Uses - tempering