BLACK CUMIN
Scientific name : Nigella sativa Common names: black cumin, cultivated black cumin
English names : nigella, black cumin Botanical classification: family Ranunculaceae
Forms and preparations: seeds, oil, capsules (food supplements), creams, herbal teas. Medicinal properties of black cumin
Internal use: Excellent food supplement, dedicated to internal balance.
Numerous healing properties: digestive, diuretic, stimulant, antioxidant, galactogenic (activates milk secretion in nursing mothers), analgesic and anti-allergic. Stimulates the immune system, lowers bad cholesterol and prevents high blood pressure.
Regular consumption of black cumin can reduce blood sugar levels and insulin resistance, making it an effective remedy for avoiding type 2 diabetes.
External use: Reduces headaches, dizziness and joint pain by local application or massage.
Treats colds, toothache (mouthwash) and skin problems (psoriasis, acne, eczema, burns). Treats acne or skin problems and improves the complexion.
The anti-infectious action of black cumin helps to treat respiratory, biliary and urinary problems. Its draining effect contributes to the elimination of toxins in the intestines and lungs. Thus, it strengthens and protects the respiratory tract against all kinds of external aggressions.
Other proven therapeutic indications: Black cumin contains many natural components (vitamins, enzymes, trace elements, omega-6 and omega-3 plants), whose health benefits have been widely demonstrated by science for over forty years. In synergy with each other, these components boost the immune system and prevent infections and allergies. Black cumin oil is a dietary supplement that is recommended for boosting energy during the change of season. Taking two three-week cures of black cumin oil every year will help to strengthen the immune system and improve general well-being.
History of the use of black cumin in herbal medicine: The healing properties of black cumin have been known for a long time. The oldest data on its cultivation and use date back to the time of ancient Egypt. In fact, black cumin oil was found in the tomb of Tutankhamen. In Arabic, black cumin is called " Habbatul baraka "This means "seeds of blessing". It is traditionally found in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, where it is used for its astonishing healing qualities for many diseases, benefits validated by biomedical literature. More than 450 published studies refer to it, since 1964. In other words, modern science has confirmed the beneficial effects of black cumin seed.
Botanical description of black cumin: The cultivated black cumin (Nigella sativa) is an annual herb of the buttercup family, native to Eurasia. The plant is recognisable by its upright stem, which can reach 60 cm in height, its leaves divided into short strips and its flowers with 5 or 6 petals. The petals can be of various colours, ranging from blue to pink to white. The black cumin flowers in June and July. It is mainly cultivated in the Mediterranean region, Western Asia, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Ethiopia.
Composition of black cumin. Parts used: The seeds of the black cumin are used in phytotherapy. Black cumin oil is obtained by cold pressing the seeds.
Active ingredients: Cultivated black cumin seeds contain proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, amino acids and secondary metabolites, which are known to have pharmacological activity. Black cumin seeds have a high content of thymoquinone, thymohydroquinone, dithymoquinone, thymol and omega-3 and omega-6.
Use and dosage of black cumin: The most commonly used form in herbal medicine is black cumin oil, extracted from its seeds.
- For an adult: take 1 to 3 teaspoons, pure or with honey, milk or any other food, with a meal or 1 tablespoon in the evening at bedtime, for three-month courses.
- For a child under 12 years of age, half a teaspoon a day is sufficient, while a child over 12 years of age may take 1 teaspoon a day.
- It is good to know that black cumin can be mixed with fruit juices, milk, water, olive oil, etc. For example, a mixture of one tablespoon of essential oil of black cumin with yoghurt can be consumed to calm diarrhoea.
- Externally, black cumin oil is generally used pure, applied locally and several times a day. It can also be added to cosmetic products. Black cumin oil can also be added to boiling water and inhaled. The crushed seeds can be used in poultices to treat certain skin problems.
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