Cancer’s Worst Nightmare - Research Confirms Nigella Sativa Black Seed Is Good for What Ails You

The numerous powerful healing attributes of Nigella Sativa, or black seed, have been well-known throughout history. Nigella Sativa is known by many different names around the world including black cumin, black seed and onion seed. It is only just recently that Western medicine has begun paying attention to this humble spice of many names, and a number of clinical trials are being conducted to verify its efficacy at treating diseases such as cancer, diabetes, MRSA, asthma, arthritis, hypertension, insomnia and epilepsy.

Black Seed contains a phytochemical known as thymoquinone that is not found in any other plant and is the compound responsible for the black seed’s legendary healing abilities. There are accounts of Nigella Sativa seeds being found as far back as ancient Egypt including inside the tomb of Tutankhamen. The seeds are used medicinally by a number of cultures worldwide, as well as being featured in a variety of Indian and Arabic cuisines. International food and beverage company Nestle — of chocolate fame — have recently applied for a patent on thymoquinone, which has led to widespread controversy amongst alternative health enthusiasts and natural health practitioners who claim that the corporation is attempting limit the public’s access and earn a profit from a natural cure.

Healing Properties of Nigella Sativa

The seeds of Nigella Sativa are often pressed and made into oil for medicinal use. It is widely used in Islamic medicine, and one of the most famous quotes regarding the herb comes from the prophet Muhammad who stated that the seeds had the ability to “cure everything except death.” Black seeds are anti-fungal, anti-bacterial as well as being anti-inflammatory, making them one of nature’s best weapons for fighting a wide range of common health conditions. They are used throughout Asia and the Middle East to treat digestive complaints, headaches, bronchitis, improving memory, for gum disease and intestinal worms. Clinical trials have found them to be rich in antioxidants, provide protection and support to the liver and kidneys, provide relief from pain and can even help to heal the body after it has been exposed to chemical weapons.

Nigella Sativa and Cancer

Black seed is employed widely for use in the treatment of many cancers. A large number of studies have been performed regarding the use of black seed as an alternative treatment for cancer, and it has performed well on both laboratory rats and human cancer cells.

Breast Cancer – A 2004 study performed in Switzerland at the Virginia Commonwealth University Center for the Study of Biological Complexity found that thymoquinone was able to slow the growth of new human cancer cells and cause apoptosis in existing ones.

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