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Black Seed Oil: The Ancient Elixir of Life!
History tells of a marvel of the ancient world. A simple seed that was considered "a remedy for every illness except death". King Tut was buried with jars of these "magical" seeds. Queen Cleopatra and Nefertiti used the oil to maintain their beauty. Hippocrates wrote glorious essays to their incredible healing abilities. Ancient Greek and Persian Doctors wrote extensive medical tomes about this tiny seed.
This medical miracle is called "Black Seed", also named Nigele or Black Cumin- Nigella Sativa.
This tiny unassuming looking seed has been used for thousands of years to cure just about everything. But this isn't just an old wives tale! In his study: “Nigella Sativa Seeds: Folklore Treatment in Modern Day Medicine” Mohammad Tariq, notes the use of Black Seeds for the treatment of such illnesses including: “fever, cough, bronchitis, asthma, chronic headache, migraine, dizziness, chest congestion, dysmenorrhea, obesity, diabetes, paralysis, hemiplagia, back pain, infection, inflammation, rheumatism, hypertension, and gastrointestinal problems such as dyspepsia, flatulence, dysentery, and diarrhea.” Tariq also states that black seed “has been used as a stimulant, diuretic, emmenagogue, lactagogue, anthelmintic, and carminative, And has also been used externally where it is applied directly to abscesses, nasal ulcers, orchitis, eczema, and swollen joints.”
In our modern times, medical researchers, scientists and doctors are doing a stunning amount of research into Black Seed- as a matter of fact, US National Library of Medicine- National Institutes of Health, have published over 750 studies that have been done on Nigella Sativa.
Studies include the use of Black seed/oil on:
Fighting Cancer
Combating MRSA
Assists Type 2 Diabetes
Reduces Epileptic Seizures
Asthma
Reduces High Blood Pressure
Prevents Radiation Damage
Aids in Opiate Withdrawal
Treats Psoriasis
Here is a brief list of some of black seeds healing properties:
Anti-bacterial
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-oxidant
Anti-fungal
Anti-cancer
Anti-asthmatic
Anti-histamine
Anti-viral
Anti-coagulant
The 2 most potent chemicals contained in the Nigella Sativa seeds are Thymoquinone and Thymohydroquinone. These components of black seed are 2 of the main compounds that generate it's huge healing effects.
.... and it's amazing for your skin and hair too!
Black Seed oil is a true super food for your skin, with vitamins, minerals, omega 3 fatty acids, omega 6 fatty acids, and amino acids, to help improve the conditions of the skin, hair, and nails.
Black seed oil treats:
Eczema & Psoriasis
Burns & Bruises
Fungal skin infections
Ringworm
Skin cancer
Acne
Skin complexion problems
..... and Wrinkles!
And a side effect of Black Seed oil that has continued to confound scientists: it encourages hair regrowth in men and women suffering from hair loss!
Black seed oil can be used in two different ways:
- taken orally: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon mixed with equal parts raw honey, taken daily
- applied topically: Apply directly on the skin, and lightly massage.
Nigelle Sativa and cancer studies:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3252704/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8346080
http://www.greenmedinfo.com/article/nigella-sativa-enhances-memory-attention-and-cognition-healthy-human
