Khella Seeds

✨ Khella Seeds — A Moroccan Herbal Tradition

Khella seeds are the dried seeds of Ammi visnaga, a botanical also called khalla, khilla, bishop’s weed and the toothpick plant. In Morocco they are known as بذور الخلة, الخلة or حب الخلة. The seeds are small, ridged and grey-brown to olive in colour, with a light herbal aroma and fine dried plant fibres visible among the seeds.

🌿 Traditional and Cultural Uses

In Moroccan and North African household tradition, khella was steeped in hot water and taken as a warming herbal drink for urinary comfort and occasional cramping. The plant’s flower stems were traditionally used as natural toothpicks, which is why it is known in English as the toothpick plant. Families have long kept khella with other dried herbs for familiar home infusions.

🍵 How to Use

• Prepare a warm infusion from a small amount of seeds, following your familiar household method.
• Cover the cup while steeping, then strain the seeds before drinking.
• Use the whole seeds when preparing traditional herbal blends at home.

🥣 Simple Household Infusion

1. Place a small pinch of khella seeds in a cup or small pot.
2. Pour over hot water and cover while the seeds steep.
3. Strain well and serve warm.

🧾 Ingredients

100% whole dried khella seeds (Ammi visnaga), with their natural fine plant fibres.

🔬 Product Profile

Khella belongs to the Apiaceae family, the same botanical family as carrot and celery. This is a Moroccan herbal seed sold whole, unground and loose, with its naturally ridged texture preserved for traditional preparation.

📦 How We Sell It

You receive whole, loose khella seeds. Choose the weight that suits your household: 10 g, 50 g, 100 g, 150 g, 200 g or 250 g.

🌤️ Storage

Keep the seeds in a tightly closed pouch or jar in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Stored well, their herbal aroma and character stay at their best for longer.