For a long time now, the Black Seed has been touted as the cure for all diseases and ailments except for death. People have used the seed to make medicine for over 2000 years. Black Seed Oil has been used in the middle-East for centuries as an alternative medicine to hundreds of diseases known to man.
Even the Prophet Muhammad himself declared “Black seed oil to be the greatest medicine of them all. He also said, Black Cumin, as it is also called, heals every disease except for death. This sentence alone shows how powerful this oil can be.
Nigella Sativa (N. Sativa) as it is called in the botanical world is a small flowering plant that grows in Southwest Asia, the Middle-East, Southern Europe, and Northern Africa. This shrub also produces fruit with tiny black seeds. Commonly referred to as simply Black Seed, N. Sativa Seeds go by many other names, including Black Cumin, Black Caraway, Nigella, Fennel Flower, and Roman Coriander.
Research has it that black seed oil contains over 20-30 vitamins and minerals that the body requires to function properly daily. Black Seed Oil helps to nourish the body and replaces these vitamins to keep the body active, free from infections and diseases.
Historically, this is used for headaches, body aches, colds, nasal congestion, arthritis, toothache, intestinal worm, conjunctivitis (apollo), respiratory issues, diabetes, hypertension, weight loss, digestive issues, asthma, skin issues, hair loss etc.
Black Seed Oil has been shown to have strong antioxidant properties. These can help relieve inflammation inside the body and on the skin.
Health Benefits of Black Seed Oil
Black Seed Oil has shown promise in treating some of the most common health conditions, including high blood pressure and asthma.
It also shows strong antifungal activity against Candida albicans — yeast that can overgrow in the body and lead to candidiasis (toilet infection).
Reducing high blood pressure:
Taking black cumin seed extract for two months has been shown to reduce high blood pressure in people whose blood pressure is mildly elevated.
Reducing High Cholesterol
Taking Black Seed Oil has been shown to reduce high cholesterol. It’s high in healthy fatty acids that can help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Examples of these fatty acids include linoleic acids and oleic acid. The levels of these oils can vary depending on where the black seeds are grown. People may also see results when consuming the crushed seeds.
Early research also suggests that taking a specific Black Seed Oil product twice daily for 6 weeks might reduce total cholesterol, “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and blood sugar levels in people with metabolic syndrome. Relieving symptoms related to narcotic drug withdrawal (opiate withdrawal).
Improves Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms:
Taking oral Black Seed Oil may help to reduce inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.
Decreasing Asthma Symptoms:
The anti-inflammatory effects of black seed oil may extend to improving asthma symptoms. Its effect in reducing inflammation in the airways may also help with bronchitis symptoms.
Reducing Stomach Upset:
Eating black seeds or taking black seed oil is associated with relieving stomach pain and cramps. The oil can help to reduce gas, stomach bloating, and the incidence of ulcers as well.
Has Anti Cancer Properties
Black Seed Oil also has anticancer properties. It helps fight against skin cancers when applied topically.
Studies have shown that portions of Black Seed Oil known as thymoquinone and other seed potions were able to reduce the growth of tumours in lab rats. The oil also may help to reduce the tissue-damaging effects of radiation that is used to kill cancer cells.
Repairs The Damage To The Immune System Caused By Cancer Drug Treatment.
Early research shows that taking black seed as part of the diet while undergoing cancer drug treatment might prevent fever episodes due to low white blood cell counts (neutropenia) in children.
Swelling (inflammation) of a vein caused by cancer drug treatment.
Early research shows that applying black seed oil around the area where cancer drugs are injected into a vein might prevent swelling of that vein.
Treats Male Infertility
Research shows that taking black seed oil increases the number of sperm and how quickly they move in men with infertility.
Alleviates Breast Pain (mastalgia).
Research shows that applying a gel containing black seed oil to the breasts during the menstrual cycle reduces pain in women with breast pain.
Seizure disorder (epilepsy)
Early research shows that taking black seed extract by mouth reduces the number of seizures in children with epilepsy.
Other uses include:
Immune boosting
Cough.
Bronchitis.
Flu.
Congestion.
Boosting the immune system
Cancer prevention.
Birth control.
Menstrual disorders.
Increasing breast-milk flow.
Achy joints (rheumatism).
Headache.
Acne
Wound healing
Skin and hair etc.
HOW TO USE
Kalonji as it is called in India can be eaten raw, added to dishes or mixed with honey or water. The oil can also be diluted and applied topically to the hair and skin or taken in supplement form.
PRECAUTIONS
Black Seed can cause allergic rashes in people that are allergic to it. It can also cause stomach upset, vomiting, or constipation in the same set of people. When applied to the skin: Black Seed Oil or gel is possibly safe when used short-term.
Bleeding risk:
Black Seed Oil may slow blood clotting and increase the risk of bleeding. Therefore, if you have a bleeding disorder or you take a medication that affects blood clotting, you should not take Black Seed Oil. In addition, stop taking Black Seed Oil at least two weeks before a scheduled surgery.
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