Time and time again, natural remedies surpass dangerous pharmaceutical drugs. One of these remedies is black seed that has been called a miracle herb or a superfood. Black seed oil (also knows as black cumin seed oil, black coriander oil) comes from the Nigella sativa plant that is native to Asia. It is one of the most precious nutrient-rich herbs and has been used for its medicinal qualities in the Middle East and Western Asia for centuries. In fact, black seed oil was found in the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun. It was believed that black seeds were a remedy for all diseases, except death.
THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF BLACK SEED OIL
Most of black seed oil’s benefits have been confirmed by 656 published, peer-reviewed studies since 1964. In fact, there are over 1600 natural compounds in black seed oil that exhibit a wide range of health benefits, including:
- Supports healthy liver function
- Aids digestive system health
- Lowers blood sugar
- Supports joint health
- Aids in weight loss
- Nourishes healthy skin and hair
- Supports healthy lung function
- Strengthens the immune system
- Protects brain health
BLACK SEED AND HASHIMOTOS
A recent study, published in the journal BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, found that black seeds can successfully treat Hashimoto’s disease, the most common cause of hypothyroidism. The study confirmed that using the medicinal plant improved biomarkers for thyroid health .
A HEALTHY CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
A 2020 non-randomized human clinical study published in the journal Food Science & Nutrition Research showed the ability of black cumin seed oil to support healthy blood pressure and heart rate.
Additionally, Egyptian researchers discovered that black seeds can suppress cancer growth and boost the immune system, due to a compound called thymoquinone.
It also has myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, palmitoleic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, arachidonic acid, proteins, and vitamins B1, B2,B3, calcium, folate, iron, copper, zinc, and phosphorous.
HOW TO USE BLACK SEED OIL
For topical uses, massage the oil onto the skin. Black seed oil can be consumed in either capsule or liquid form.
Start with 1 teaspoon (5 mL) a day for general health purposes.
Mix liquid black seed oil with raw organic honey or lemon juice