Medicinal properties of black seed

Internal use

• Excellent food supplement, dedicated to internal balance.
• Numerous curative properties: digestive, diuretic, stimulating, antioxidant, galactogen (it activates the secretion of milk in nursing women), analgesic and antiallergic.
• 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 preventing type 2 diabetes.

External use

• Anti-inflammatory and calming properties of essential oil.
• Reduces headaches, dizziness and joint pain in local applications or massages.
• Treats colds, dental pain (in mouthwashes) and skin problems (psoriasis, acne, eczema, burns).
• Treats acne or skin problems and improves skin tone.

Usual therapeutic indications

The anti-infectious action of black seed 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 therapeutic indications demonstrated

Nigella contains many natural components (vitamins, enzymes, trace elements or even omega-6 and omega-3 plants), the health benefits of which have been widely demonstrated by science, for more than forty years. In synergy with each other, these components help boost the immune system and prevent infections and allergies. Black seed oil is a food supplement indicated to replenish energy, during the changes of season. Doing two cures of black seed oil for three weeks each year can strengthen your immune system and improve your overall well-being.

Use and dosage of black seed

Dosage

• For an adult: take 1 to 3 teaspoons, pure or with honey, milk or any other food, during the meal or 1 tablespoon, at bedtime, for cures of three months.
• For a child under 12 years old, half a teaspoon per day is sufficient, while a child over 12 years old can take 1 teaspoon per day.
• It is good to know that black seed can be mixed with fruit juices, milk, water, olive oil, etc. For example, we can consume a mixture of a tablespoon of black seed oil with yogurt, to calm diarrhea.
• In external use, black seed oil is used generally pure, in local application and several times a day. It is also possible to integrate it into your cosmetic products. Black seed oil can also be added to boiling water, before being inhaled. The crushed seeds can be used in poultices to treat certain skin problems.

Precautions for use of black seed

Consumed in too large quantities, black seed can be slightly toxic.

Contraindications

Any

Side effects

Any

Interactions with medicinal plants or supplements

Any

Drug interactions

Any

Warnings

Cultivated black seed should be used in small quantities, as it is slightly toxic.