The black seed originated in Southeast
Asia, and was used in ancient Egypt, Greece, the Middle East, and Africa, and
is famous for its white or bluish-gray flowers, and their height ranges from 30
to 60 centimeters, and its leaves are similar to threads. Its serrated seed coat
contains small seeds. In length from 1 to 2 mm, these seeds are used for
medicinal purposes
Blessed seed
This herb has an astonishing history,
having been used for over 3,000 years for both culinary and medicinal purposes.
The holy prophet Mohammed famously stated in his Hadith (teachings) on the meaning: 'Hold on to the use of
the black seed for it has a remedy for every illness except death.'
Nigella seeds were found in the tomb of
Tutankhamun, and black seed oil (amongst other botanicals) was reported to have
been used by Cleopatra to retain her beauty.
Dioscorides, a Greek physician of the
1st century, recorded that black seeds were taken to treat intestinal worms,
digestive disorders, headaches, nasal congestion and toothache. Avicenna (Ibn
Sina), who wrote the great medical treatise 'The Canon of Medicine' referred to
it as 'the seed that stimulates the body's energy and helps recovery from
fatigue'.
In Middle Eastern countries black seed
was so revered it was given the Arabic approbation 'habbat ul barakah', which
means 'the seed of blessing' or 'the blessed seed', due to its amazing wealth
of health-giving benefits.
Aromatherapy uses
In aromatherapy, black seed proves to be
an extremely versatile oil that can be used in a multitude of ways to improve
the condition of the skin and hair, as well as being put to use as a carrier
oil in the traditional way for massaging. It is a rich oil, yet has a light,
silky texture which feels wonderfully luxurious on the skin and is quickly
absorbed when used on the face. Despite its deep moisturising qualities, it does
not leave the skin feeling greasy at all.
As you may already know, the vegetable
oils used in aromatherapy do not usually have much of a perceptible odor, but
along with unrefined avocado and wheatgerm, black seed is an exception. It has
a slightly medicinal and spicy fragrance that is noticeable, but certainly not
unpleasant, - and its wealth of benefits more than makes up for this. Of
course, once any essential oils are added to black seed its unique fragrance is
instantly masked.
Black seed oil is particularly rich in unsaturated and essential fatty acids which makes it perfect as a skin food; it nourishes, soothes and softens dry skin and improves eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis and acne type conditions. This oil makes the perfect overnight facial treatment, and when used regularly it greatly improves the general condition of the skin, enhancing its texture and softness. Some research suggests it may have a wrinkle-softening effect, now wouldn't that be a nice bonus!
Benefits of black seed on an empty stomach
These are the most important potential
benefits of eating a handful of black seeds daily on an empty stomach:
1.Losing excess weight
Eating a teaspoon of black seed on an
empty stomach and before bedtime may help to lose extra kilograms, in a safe way, but if you suffer from any health
problems, you must see a doctor first.
2.Sprouting hair
Black seed is known for its many
benefits related to hair growth, strengthening and thickening, and
whether you are thinking of applying black seed oil topically to hair or eating
a handful of black seed on an empty stomach daily, the results will definitely
astound you.
3.Increasing energy levels
One of the benefits of black seed on an
empty stomach is that it helps to raise energy levels and alertness,
especially in the early morning, and thus increase your productivity at work and
your ability to focus.
Also, eating black seed in reasonable
amounts regularly daily may help you improve breathing and improve energy
levels during exercise.
4.Combating respiratory diseases
Black seed on an empty stomach may help
treat and combat some respiratory problems , especially annoying sinus infections.
The black seed also helps to get rid of
sore throats and get rid of phlegm accumulated in the airways.
5.Fight against cancers
Consuming a spoonful of black seed oil
(or the seeds themselves) with a spoonful of honey an hour before breakfast may
help fight cancer and malignant tumors in the body.
You can also benefit from the black seed
as well for this purpose by grinding a teaspoon of seeds with two tablespoons
of black seed oil, honey and lemon and eating this mixture daily.
6.Treatment of bloating and gas
One of the great benefits of black seed
on an empty stomach is that this simple recipe may help you treat bloating, gas and stomach upset when
consumed in the morning before breakfast.
7.Other benefits
The benefits of black seed on an empty
stomach are not limited to what was mentioned above, but extend to include the
following matters as well:
- Fight coughing and coughing.
- Headache
treatment.
- Dental
pain treatment.
- Fight
arthritis.
- Eliminate intestinal worms.
- Lowering
high blood pressure.
- Speed up
wound healing.
- Increase
skin smoothness.
- Relieving
allergic reaction.
Tips and caveats
When thinking about eating black seeds
on an empty stomach, you should eat the grains that have been roasted lightly
on a fire without additives, as raw black seeds can be heavy on the digestive system.
Although black seed is relatively safe,
it (like other natural remedies) may carry some potential harm, so it is best
to avoid it before:
- Lactating
women, pregnant women and children.
- For people
with low blood pressure, black seed can seriously and dangerously reduce blood pressure!
- People who
are going to have surgery (it is preferable to stop taking the black seed
two weeks before the operation date).
- Diabetics,
it may seriously affect diabetic patients if not taken under medical
supervision.

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