Nigella sativa, “black cumin”, “black bean”, or "black bean seed" are all nomenclature of an annual flowering plant widely available in various traditional medicine systems around the world, used in medical treatments, and as a bulbous in foods, the first appearance of Nigella sativa was in southwest Asia.
Nigella sativa has been used in medicine for more than 2,000 years; it was discovered in the Tomb of King Tutankhamun, and was used in the treatment of headaches, toothache, nasal congestion, and intestinal worms, and Nigella sativa is also used in the treatment of various diseases such as bronchitis, asthma, diarrhea, rheumatism, skin disorders, appetite stimulants, and liver tonic.
Nigella sativa is a multi-purpose remedy that has a whole range of properties that are effective in use for the treatment of many diseases and problems, such properties include:
- Antibacterial
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antifungal
- Anti-cancer
- Antihistamine
- Anti-viru
- Antispasmodic
Benefits of Nigella sativa for the kidneys:
Black seed contains antioxidants, which prevent the kidney damage associated with diabetes, as it works to reduce blood pressure and sugar levels.
Nigella sativa helps remove kidney stones, reduces the pain associated with stones, and is a great home remedy for this.
General benefits of pond Bean:
Asthma treatment:
Research has shown that taking Nigella sativa extract orally calms coughs, improves pulmonary function in people with asthma.
The treatment of diabetes:
Love the can improve blood sugar levels in diabetics, as they reduce cholesterol levels in patients with diabetes
Treatment of high blood pressure:
Research has shown that taking Nigella sativa orally may reduce blood pressure.
Increase sperm count:
Nigella sativa helps to treat men with infertility due to lack of sperm .
Treatment of sore throat and swollen tonsils:
Research has indicated that taking Nigella sativa orally for 7 days relieves pain in the areas of the throat and tonsils.
Treatment for skin problems:
Black seed contains vitamins, essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and amino acids making it perfect for all skin problems.
Skin cancer treatment:
Help Nigella targeting white blood cells, thus strengthening the immune system, which strengthens the body and makes it able to kill cancer cells.
How to eat Nigella:
Ingested directly by mouth
Boil water with black seeds and take it directly
Nigella sativa can be added to Bread, Food and pastries