Introduction:
Since 1964, hundreds of scientific studies have been published that have looked at black seed in some way.Taken as a whole, all these studies prove exactly what Near Eastern and North African cultures have known for thousands of years – that black cumin is a true miracle cure, or at least an extremely effective panacea. The positive properties that have been attributed to black cumin for 2,000 years have also been scientifically proven.[F1]
Uses and Benefits:
- Analgesic[F1]
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-bacterial
- anti-viral
- anti-ulcer
- antihypertensive
- antioxidant
- protective against radiation-induced oxidative stress
- antispasmodic
- bronchospasmolytic (reduces the tone of the bronchial muscles)
- antidiabetic
- insulin sensitising
- interferon inducing
- liver-protective
- kidney-protective
- inhibits the tumour necrosis factor alpha
- relieves pain for acute pharyngitis
- prevents diseases after contact with chemical weapons
- long-term treatment of opium addicts
- relieves allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal mucosa)
- fights infections caused by Heliobacter pylori (H. pylori)
- helps in treatment of type 2 diabetes
- reduces asthma symptoms
- lowers blood pressure
- prevents epileptic seizures
- eliminates fungal and candidiasis infections
- could prevent the growth and spread of colon cancer cells
- stimulates bone marrow production [F1]
Recommended Daily Allowance
- To strengthen the immune system, take one teaspoon of the oil daily about one hour before breakfast. Mix the oil with honey or add freshly squeezed juice.
- in autoimmune diseases or during cancer therapy, should be taken 3 x daily 1 tsp black cumin oil. The simultaneous consumption of fresh garlic can also be very helpful. [F1]
FIGU Sources
F1: RATG12