Bulk Descurainia Sophia Seeds for Export – Khakshir / Khakeshir

Wholesale Bulk Descurainia Sophia Seeds for Export

ACPFOOD offers high-quality bulk descurainia sophia seeds for export to wholesalers, distributors, and importers worldwide. Also known as khakshir, khakeshir, or flixweed seeds, these seeds are ideal for the herbal medicine, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food industries. By sourcing directly from trusted suppliers, we ensure that our bulk descurainia sophia seeds meet strict quality standards, making them a reliable choice for bulk buyers, herbal product manufacturers, and natural remedy producers.

 

Scientific Name: Descurainia sophia (L.) Webb ex Prantl Synonyms: Sisymbrium sophia L. English Name: Flixweed seed Other Names in English (UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand): Herb Sophia Family: Brassicaceae

 

GENERAL DATA

🌿 Industries That Use Flixweed Seeds (Descurainia sophia L.)

Flixweed seeds—known as Khak-e Shir, Sophia seed, or Tukhm-e Khakshir in Persian—are tiny, reddish-brown seeds with a neutral taste. When soaked in water, they produce a mucilage-rich gel that is both cooling and gently detoxifying.

1. Traditional & Complementary Medicine Industry

Flixweed seed has been used for centuries in Persian, Islamic, Indian, and Chinese traditional medicine.

Applications:

• Used as a gentle laxative for constipation and sluggish digestion

• Consumed during hot seasons to cool the body and reduce heat-related fatigue

• Helps alleviate heartburn, acidity, and intestinal inflammation

• Sometimes used for urinary tract infections, frequent urination, and fever

✅ Taken as a cold infusion (soaked overnight) or decoction

2. Nutraceutical & Wellness Beverage Industry

In Iran and neighboring countries, Flixweed is a popular functional drink ingredient, especially in herbal cooling beverages.

Applications:

• Made into Khakshir Sharbat, a traditional Persian summer drink

• Included in detox drinks, gut cleansing formulas, and cooling herbal blends

• Combined with lemon juice, rosewater, or sugar syrup for taste and balance

• Occasionally added to fasting and cleanse programs in natural health regimens

✅ Known for soothing the stomach, reducing internal heat, and hydrating tissues

3. Pharmaceutical & Herbal Formulations Due to its mucilage, Flixweed seed is included in respiratory, digestive, and anti-inflammatory herbal formulas. Applications: Used to soothe dry cough, sore throat, and mucosal irritation Added to formulas for ulcers, gastritis, and internal dryness Sometimes used in infant constipation remedies (under supervision) Ground into powder and added to herbal laxative pills

✅ Possesses mild expectorant, emollient, and demulcent qualities

4. Cosmetic & Personal Care Industry

Though not as common as seeds like flax or fenugreek, Flixweed’s mucilage is occasionally used in natural skincare for its soothing and hydrating effects.

Applications:

• Used in cooling gels, natural facial masks, or anti-heat lotions

• Applied in body soaks for calming rashes or irritated skin

• Used in DIY Persian skincare rituals for hot skin conditions

✅ Traditionally believed to draw out heat and relieve itching

5. Food & Culinary Industry (Ethnic Use)

Flixweed is not commonly used in mainstream culinary applications but has a strong place in Persian household remedies and ethnic drinks.

Applications:

• Prepared as a herbal refreshment during Nowruz, Ramadan, or hot seasons

• Served to guests or family as a natural hydration aid

✅ Often mixed with citrus, rosewater, or herbal extracts

6. Export & Ethnic Herb Markets

Flixweed seeds are widely available in ethnic herbal stores, Middle Eastern groceries, and online wellness markets.

Applications:

• Sold under names like Khak-e Shir, Khakshir, or Sophia seeds

• Packaged for Iranian, Afghan, and Indian diaspora markets

• Appears in apothecary mixes, detox kits, and diabetic support bundles

✅ Usually exported whole, with instructions for soaking or decoction

✅ Summary of Key Applications

🌟 Key Features of Flixweed Seeds

• High in mucilage, which forms a gel-like coating in water

• Traditionally used to cool the body and soothe internal inflammation

• Acts as a mild detoxifier, digestive aid, and laxative

• Important part of Persian herbal culture and beverages

• Safe when soaked and consumed properly; avoid in cold constitutions in excess

 

PRODUCT NAME IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES Persian Name: خاکشیر/ Khakeshir German Name (Deutschland, Austria, Switzerland): Besenrauke samen, Gewöhnliche Besenrauke samen, Sophienkraut, Sophienrauke samen French Name (France, Belgium, Switzerland, Quebec): Sisymbre Sagesse

 

HARVEST CALENDAR

 

Descurainia Sophia Chemical Constituents Fatty acid, Oleic acid, linolenic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, Monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes, cis-β-ocimene, longicyclene, menthol, neoisomenthyl acetate, alloaromadendrene, Volatile oils, Benzyl, allyl, propenyl-isothiocyanate and allyl disulfide constituents, Cardiac glycoside, Flavonoids, Quercetine, kaempferol, isorhamnetine, Coumarins, Scopoletine, Scopoline, Xanthtoxol, isoscopoline, psoralene, xanthtoxin, bergaptane.

 

Flixweed Seed Health Benefits

1. Herb Sophia seed is febrifuge, it is effective for relieving skin inflammation such as hives, it is useful for relieving stomach worms and kidney stones, it is appetizing, it relieves hoarseness, it eliminates waste substances around the spinal cord, it reduces the coldness of viscera and it eliminates lungs humors, stimulates peristalsis, heal injuries and is the blood purifier.

2. Mix it with milk and sweeten it with honey and drink it. It is beneficial for lightening the complexion and increasing sexual power. If Flixweed is eaten with milk every day for ten days, it will cause gaining weight and eliminate phlegm disorders.

 

🧾 Nutrition Facts – Flixweed Seeds (Descurainia sophia L.) (100g)

Botanical Name: Descurainia sophia L.
Common Names: Flixweed, Khak-e Shir (خاکشیر), Herb Sophia Seeds
Product Type: Dried whole seeds
Traditional Uses: Soothing for digestive issues, cooling agent, mild laxative, thirst quencher, popular in Traditional Persian Medicine (TPM)

Nutrient	Amount per 100g	% Daily Value (DV)*
Calories	280 – 300 kcal	15%
Water	7.0 g	—
Protein	12 – 14 g	28%
Total Fat	7 – 9 g	12%
• Saturated Fat	0.7 g	4%
Carbohydrates	35 – 40 g	15%
• Dietary Fiber	18 – 22 g	80%
• Sugars	<1.0 g	—

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🔬 Minerals

Mineral	Amount	%DV
Calcium	200 mg	15%
Iron	6.5 mg	36%
Magnesium	160 mg	38%
Phosphorus	230 mg	33%
Potassium	550 mg	12%
Zinc	1.4 mg	13%
Manganese	1.7 mg	74%

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🌿 Vitamins

Vitamin	Amount	%DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	0 µg	0%
Vitamin C	1.0 mg	1%
Vitamin E	0.3 mg	2%
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	0.2 mg	17%
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.15 mg	12%
Niacin (B3)	1.8 mg	11%
Folate (B9)	40 µg	10%

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🧪 Functional Components

• Mucilage – forms gel-like layer when soaked; soothing for gastrointestinal tract

• Allyl isothiocyanate – has expectorant and antimicrobial properties

• Antioxidants – polyphenols and sulfur-containing compounds

• Cooling effect – traditionally used to regulate body heat and hydration

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🏭 Uses & Applications

• Traditional Persian Drinks (Sharbat): Served chilled with sugar, lemon, or rosewater

• Digestive Support: Used as mild laxative and to relieve bloating

• Functional Foods: Can be added to smoothies or functional beverages

• Herbal Remedies: For cough, heat exhaustion, and skin eruptions in TPM

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⚠️ Caution

• May lower body temperature—use with caution in cold climates or during winter

• Not recommended for children under 2 or individuals with chronic diarrhea

• Mucilage may interfere with drug absorption if taken together

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📦 Storage

Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
Use within 1 year for maximum potency.
Keep in airtight container to protect from moisture and insects.