Iran Press/Iran news: Khak-e-shir (Descurainia sophia) is a member of the mustard family, the common names include flixweed, herb-Sophia, and tansy mustard.
Khak-e-shir or flixweed was once given to patients suffering from dysentery and called by ancient herbalists Sophia Chirurgorum.
The drink is traditionally favored as a thirst quencher during hot summer days and is extremely beneficial.
It is also considered a medicinal substance in traditional Iranian medicine, consumed in varying combinations with other herbs and substances to gain effects ranging from antidiuretic to aphrodisiac.
Khak-e-shir sharbat consists of flixweed seeds mixed with water, sugar, ice, and sometimes rosewater.
Ingredients: Flixweed seeds, water, sugar, rosewater.
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