In many Arab, Asian and African countries, black seed oil is used as a natural remedy for a wide range of ailments and various allergies.
The black seed has been used to treat gastrointestinal disorders including gas, colic, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation and hemorrhoids.
Benefits of black cumin oil
Black cumin oil (Kalonj oil, or Nigella sativa oil) is extracted from the tiny black seeds of the Nigella sativa flowering plant which grows in Southwest Asia and has been used throughout the Middle East, Africa and Eastern Europe.
People have used black cumin seeds and their oil to treat a wide range of ailments for thousands of years.
Black cumin seeds have even been found in the tomb of King Tutankhamen, and apparently they were mentioned in the Old Testament as being able to cure anything but death.
But what makes these small, unfussy black seed oils so popular? When you look at the label, you’ll notice a range of beneficial compounds listed, including things like omega-3, -6, and -9 essential fatty acids and cholesterol-lowering plant compounds called phytosterols. But most of its therapeutic benefits likely come from a particularly potent active compound called thymoquinone (TQ), which is “an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and immunosuppressive properties.”
Today, black cumin seed oil is sold in health food stores, grocery stores, and online as a liquid oil, in softgels, and mixed with other extracts, such as hemp oil.
Is it safe to use black cumin oil internally?
Black seeds are probably safe when ingested through food sources. Black seed extract or oil is probably safe when used medically in the short term.
Children can safely take black seed oil on a short-term basis under medical supervision. It is unsafe for pregnant and breastfeeding women to consume black seeds in excess of those found in food as they can suppress or reduce uterine contractions and may have contraceptive properties.
Topical use of black seed or black seed oil can cause allergic dermatitis. Black seeds or black seed extracts may have other side effects such as lowering blood sugar levels, decreased blood clotting, lowering blood pressure, and upsetting the gastrointestinal tract.
People with bleeding disorders, diabetes, and hypotension should avoid using black seed. It can have hypoglycemic and sedative effects; inhibit platelet aggression and increase the risk of bleeding. Patients should stop using black seed at least 2 weeks before surgery.
How to use black cumin oil internally
Proper dosage of any supplement requires a comprehensive analysis of many factors, including your age, gender, health status, DNA, and lifestyle.
- For allergies, 40-80mg/kg of daily black seed oil is used 3 times daily for up to 8 weeks.
- For anxiety, half a teaspoon of black seed oil with herbal tea based on traditional use.
- For the treatment of arthritis three times a day one teaspoon of black seed oil with one teaspoon of olive oil based on traditional use.
- For bruises one teaspoon of Nigella sativa oil with one teaspoon of olive oil apply three times a day
- For cold symptoms based on traditional use, 1 teaspoon of black seed oil three times a day.
- For the treatment of diabetes mellitus, black cumin oil oil was used at 2.5 ml twice a day for six weeks,
- For diarrhea based on traditional use, 1 teaspoon of black seed oil with a cup of yogurt twice a day.
- For headaches 1/2 tsp. apply black cumin oil after meals three times a day.
- For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, black seed oil 2.5 ml twice a day for six weeks
- For hypertension, take 100 and 200 mg of the boiled extract twice a day for eight weeks. Based on traditional usage, 1 tsp. black cumin oil to drink in any hot drink and apply with two cloves of garlic before breakfast.
- For flu based on traditional use, 1 tsp. black cumin oil three times a day.
- For pain in the muscles 1 tsp. from black cumin oil with 1 tsp. olive oil three times a day.
- For the treatment of respiratory disorders, use an aqueous boiled extract of black cumin oil (0.375 ml/kg of a 50 mg/ml solution) for two months.
- For asthma, 15 ml/kg of 0.1% boiled extract is taken daily for three months. 50 or 100mg/kg boiled black seed oil extract has also been used to treat asthma. You can also inhale steam from 1 tsp. black cumin oil with a towel on your head.
- For rheumatic diseases based on traditional use, 1 tsp. black cumin oil with 1 tsp. olive oil orally three times a day.
- For sinusitis based on traditional use, 1 tsp. black cumin oil daily in cases of chronic sinusitis; in cases of acute sinusitis – 1 tsp. three times a day.
- For indigestion based on traditional use, mint tea with lemon with 1 tsp. black seed oil three times a day or until symptoms disappear.
- For baldness (hair loss) based on traditional use, first the scalp is carefully stroked with lemon, left for 15 minutes, then washed and dried; then apply 1/2-1 tsp. oils.
- As an antifungal agent (applied to the skin), based on traditional use, the affected area is rubbed with cider vinegar; then oil is applied and the procedure is repeated if necessary.
- When coughing, the back and chest are rubbed with black cumin oil. Inhalation of steam of boiling water from 1 tsp. can also be used.
- For ear pain 1/2 tsp. oils are mixed with 1/2 tsp. olive oil; then it is heated and dripped into the ear; then put on a hat or scarf over the ear.
- For headaches based on traditional use, the forehead and sides of the head, as well as the part of the face near the ears, are rubbed with oil.
- For acne, inhale the steam of hot water from 1/2 tsp. black cumin oil.
- With sinusitis, inhalation with oil through the nose through a steam bath is used.
- For the treatment of allergies in children, 40-80 mg/kg daily three times a day for eight weeks.
- For the treatment of epilepsy in children, an aqueous extract of Nigella sativa seeds (40 mg/kg) has been used as adjunctive therapy for four weeks.
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