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Benefits of Eating Black Seed

Updated: Oct 12, 2019

Eating black seed has many healthy benefits. It's usually lightly toasted and then ground or used whole to add flavor to bread or curry dishes. Some people also eat the seeds raw or mix them with honey or water. They can also be added to oatmeal, smoothies or yogurt.


The black seed oil is extracted from the seeds of Nigella sativa, is a flowering shrub plant that grows in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The plant belongs to the Ranunculaceae family of flowering plants. It is commonly called black seed cumin, Panacea (Latin), Kalonji oil (India), Hak Jung Chou (China), Habbah Sawda, 'Seeds of blessing' (Arabic), and Nigella sativa oil. The earliest usage of black seed is traced back to the Assyrians in ancient Egypt.


The historical references to these seeds are also found in some of the oldest religious and medical texts. Hippocrates and Dioscorides referred it as to 'Melanthion', while the Bible describes it as the 'curative black cumin' (Isaiah 28.25, 27).


It has been used for thousands of years for its therapeutic benefits. Studies suggest that this oil may offer many health and cosmetic benefits. One of the active key components of black seed oil is Thymoquinone (TQ), a compound with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, even tested for its efficacy against several diseases, even holding promising pharmacological properties against cancer.


Commonly the seeds are used primarily as a spice and food preservative. The seeds have also been used as diuretics, anti-hypertensive, muscle relaxants and as immunity enhancers in immune-compromised people.


People can ingest black seed oil in the form of capsules or apply it topically to benefit the skin. It is also possible to add the oil to massage oils, shampoos, homemade skin-care products and fragrances. High-quality black seed oil is also suitable for use in cooking, baking and beverages.


Other Uses for Black Seed Oil:

Remedy for: allergies, asthma, diabetes, headaches, high blood pressure, digestive disorders, relieves stomach pain and cramps, rheumatoid arthritis.


Ointment: on skin to treat acne, dry skin; hair concerns such as dry hair, psoriasis, hair growth.


Careful: Avoid taking too much black seed oil, it can be harmful to your liver and kidneys. If you have problems with either of these organs, talk to your doctor to determine a safe dose (if any). Also, topical black seed oil can cause allergic reactions.





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