Zaater

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  • Description
    When talking about certain seeds that have beneficial effect on human health, the use of zaatar seeds is highly recommend. They are made from the sumac berries and sesame seed and consumed mostly for breakfast with yogurt, cheese, olive oil or flat bread. The other name for this seeds is thyme, which is more popular to us, while the name zaatar is used in the Middle Eastern areas.

  • Culinary Uses
    You can also make tea from thyme.The use of these seeds includes breakfast with pita bread or making a salad with olive oil, vegetables, meat and vinegar. It can also be used if mixed with labaneh, which is a yogurt similar to cream cheese, but it is mostly used with olive oil and bread.
  • Health Benefits
    Cough and stomach problems can be eliminated if you mix fresh thyme and boiling water with a bit of honey.It helps in eliminating the drowsiness and depression, stimulate the brain.It can be used for treating eczema and psoriasis in order to reduce itching. Also, insomnia and problems with the bites of insects can be reduced.