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No guess required, black seeds are called black seeds because they are black in color. Since these seeds are very popular in many cultures, they go by different names, Native to the Middle East, Asia, North Africa, and Southern Europe, black seeds have a really long history of use. They have been found in the tomb of Egyptian king Tutankhamen, to assist him in ‘afterlife’, 

They have a reputation to treat a variety of ailments such as asthma, diabetes, rheumatism, skin disorders, and indigestion as well as boosting the immune system and general well-being.

The Bible describes it as the ‘curative black cumin’. In Islamic literature, it is regarded as one of the greatest forms of healing medicine. And its many uses have earned Black Seeds the Arabic praise ‘Habbatul barakah’, meaning ‘The Seed of blessing’.

But black seeds have also piqued the interest of modern researchers. There are a great number of studies on it. From diabetes to heart conditions to hair loss

It is well known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties.

  • Black Seed fights and is good for CANCER, LIVER HEALTH, DIABETES, Bloating, Constipation/Diarrhea, Flushing of the skin, Gas/Indigestion, Heartburn, Headache, Nail changes, Metallic taste in the mouth, Muscle pain, Stomach pain, Encephalomyelitis, Diabetes, Asthma, Carcinogenesis, Weight loss,
  • Hair - strengthening hair follicles
  • Skin - Produced in the retina, choroid, and epidermis, melanin is pigment that protect the skin from damage. Massage into the skin including the face, being rich in vitamin A, amino, and fatty acids, it quickly starts restoring and improves the regeneration of your skin.

How to use black seed. It is preferable to start with a deep internal cleansed system.

  • Start taking black seed every other day to every 3 days.
  • Burn black seed with bukhoor (incense) for a pleasant scent.
  • Eat black seeds plain or grind them up and use them like pepper
  • Take a teaspoon of black seed oil by itself or  mixed with honey preferably on an empty stomach
  • Boil black seed with water and drink like a tea
  • Heat black seed and warm milk until it just begins to boil and drink warm to help with sleep
  • Grind black seeds and swallow them with water or milk;
  • Sprinkle on bread and pastries
  • Rub the chest with black seed for congestion and colds
  • Inhale the vapor of Black Seed oil mixed into hot water or in a diffuser

Black seed is potent and can drive up the white blood cell count if not taken in intervals. Black seed oil is a potent herbal elixir native to Africa & Asia.

When you consider that black seed oil has virtually no side effects, the benefits of Nigella, in fact, far exceed medical intervention!

Black Seed Oil for hair: The star ingredient of the black seed is thymoquinone (TQ) – it is bestowed with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antihistaminic, and antifungal properties. And all these properties ‘together’ is what kicks the ass of hair-damaging chemicals in the hair follicles. 

One Italian study confirmed this finding. The participants with diffuse hair loss (also called telogen effluvium) were told to apply a solution containing black seed oil every day for 6 months. At the end of the study, 70% of participants had significant improvement in hair density and hair thickness.

There’s also respite for those who suffer from male/female pattern baldness (also called androgenic alopecia). The TQ in black seeds shows a rare ability to inhibit prostaglandin D2 (PGD2) synthesis – which can cause the shrinking of hair follicles, and result in pattern baldness