Himalayan Jakhya | Wild Mustard

Shiva organic’s Jakhya is authentic Himalayan product, comes straight from farmers and is not chemically washed. 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 Jakhya seeds are small, dark brown or black. Due to its nutty aroma, it adds unique and crunchy flavour to any dish. Jakhya plant is used for treating fever, inflammations, liver ailments, bronchitis and diarrhea. The oil extracted from Jakhya seeds has medicinal properties. Fresh oil of crushed seeds is used for treating infantile convulsions and mental disorders.

Jakhya 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 Jakhya over cumin and mustard seed for tempering. 

It has antimicrobial, insecticidal, anti-diarrhoeal, and anticonvulsant properties. 
Colour- black 
Smell- pungent
Uses- tempering