Black Seed
Black seed is the common name for the seeds
of the Nigella
sativa plant, which grows in southern Europe, the Middle East,
and southwest Asia. It’s also known as nigella, black cumin, fennel flower,
black caraway, and Roman coriander.
Black seed oil is extracted from these
seeds. Capsules of the oil may be found in health stores and online. Both the
oil and the seeds, which can be consumed raw or lightly toasted, have long been
used as a medicinal plant in the regions where N. sativa is grown.
It even appears in the words of Mohammad and the Judeo-Christian Holy Bible.
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When consumed, black seed oil has been
shown to have multiple health benefits and may aid in the following conditions:
Black seed oil can also be applied
topically. Small scale studies have demonstrated positive effects for eczema, psoriasis, and acne.
That said, more research is needed
to evaluate both the potential benefits and complications of using black seed
and black seed oil.
Nutrition Information
One teaspoon of black seed oil
contains:
- Calories: 45
- Protein: 0 grams
- Fat: 5 grams
- Carbohydrates: 0 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
Black seed is a good source of:
The medicinal benefits of black seed
are mainly due to its main active compound called thymoquinone, which has
shown antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and other
therapeutic properties that protect the body from cell damage and chronic diseases.
Potential Health Benefits of Black Seed & Black Seed Oil
Along with offering a wide range of
essential vitamins and minerals, black seed has demonstrated many potential
health benefits:
Black seed has proven to reduce
inflammation and relax smooth muscles, easing the symptoms of people with
asthma in clinical studies.
Combined with its antioxidant
properties, these effects help prevent gastrointestinal disorders and relieve
related symptoms.
Black seed may even help with
neuroinflammation, or inflammation of brain tissue, which may contribute to the
development of diseases like Alzheimer ’ s and Parkinson’s. So far, research has only been
done on animals, so more studies are needed to confirm this potential benefit
in humans.
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