Ancient Medicine: Black Seed Oil’s 21 Powerful Health Benefits

Nigella sativa protects against diabetes, cancer, MRSA, much more

by Christina Sarich

Also known as cumin or caraway seed, black seed (Nigella sativa) has been used for over 2000 years and is viewed as a healing wonder, with research suggesting that it could be helpful in fighting illnesses of all kinds. Over 600 peer-reviewed studies prove that this amazing little seed has more than 20 ‘pharmacological actions‘ on the body when taken in food or as a supplement. Yes, black seed oil benefits are plentiful, and you will learn about them here.

The earliest medicinal application of black seed is traced back to ancient Egypt. The Assyrians there called black seed “tin tir” and ingested it to cure stomach problems. Externally, they used it to treat the eyes, nose, and mouth, and for skin inflammations such as rashes, bites, and sores. The Egyptians called it a panacea, and a bottle of it was even found in Tutankhamen’s tomb.

Nigella Sativa has (Minimally) These Pharmacological Actions on the Body

• 1. Analgesic (pain-killing)
• 2. Anti-bacterial
• 3. Anti-ulcer
• 4. Anti-inflammatory
• 5. Antihistamine
• 6. Anti-cancer
• 7. Anti-cholinergic
• 8. Anti-fungal
• 9. Anti-hypertensive
• 10. Antioxidant
• 11. Antispasmodic
• 12. Antiviral
• 13. Bronchodilator
• 14. Gluconeogenesis inhibitor (anti-diabetic)
• 15. Hepatoprotective (liver protecting)
• 16.Hypotensive
• 17. Insulin sensitizing
• 18. Interferon inducer
• 19. Leukotriene antagonist
• 20. Renoprotective (kidney protecting)
• 21. Tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitor

Many Black Seed Oil Benefits Abound

Just a few highlights of the many black seed oil benefits on health include:

There are three natural phytochemical compounds in black seed oil that produce a tremendous benefit that researchers were very surprised to discover. The three compounds are thymoquinone (TQ), thymohydroquinone (THQ), and thymol. Scientists learned that all three compounds show 100% inhibition for 30 different pathogens that were evaluated; TQ was the best anti-fungal compound against dermatophytes and yeasts, and thymol was the best anti-fungal against mold.

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