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Black Cumin Seed: The Benefits
Black cumin seed, also known by its Latin name Nigella Sativa, has been around for thousands of years, and the best black cumin seeds are Egyptian. Used to treat gastro-intestinal problems such as gas, colic, and diarrhea, black cumin is also and effective remedy for dysentery, constipation, and hemorrhoids. Black cumin seed is also an all-purpose respiratory aid, used for asthma, allergies, and cough, emphysema, bronchitis, the flu, and congestion. It has also been used to treat high blood pressure, boost immune system protection, and as an anti-carcinogen. Other Uses for Black Cumin Seed Taken orally for women?s health issues, black cumin seed can act as a contraceptive, or to stimulate the menstrual cycle and increase milk flow for nursing mothers. When used to treat allergies, it may have an antihistamine effect. Black Cumin Seed Tea is made by grinding the seeds into a very fine powder, adding them to a cup of boiled water, and letting them steep. The ground black cumin seeds can be used in salads and works well when mixed with lemon, and cilantro. The ground up seeds can also be used in stir fries, casseroles, and breads. Black cumin seed is so versatile that you can add some to your favorite tea or coffee and still get its benefits. Black cumin is an effective remedy for asthma, and the common cold, and it also helps boost the immune system during cold and flu season. In capsule form, it can be taken to strengthen hair and nails. And black cumin oil can be mixed with your favorite moisturizing cream as a skin improver. When taken in normal doses, black cumin seed has no toxic effects or side effects, and causes no adverse reactions. Precautions Concerning Black Cumin Seed Use Black Cumin Seed has no known toxicity. Because there no RDA (Recommended daily allowance) set for this nutrient, however, we suggest one should be cautious and consume a reasonable dosage-- between 50 to 75 mgs per day--until further studies are conducted. Women who are nursing or pregnant, as we always state, should refrain from using any nutritional supplement, herbal or otherwise, without consulting their physicians. This is especially important with black cumin seed as it has, in the past, been an abortion inducer when administered in large doses. What We Recommend for a Black Cumin Seed Supplement 1. Use only black cumin nutritional supplements made from standardized extracts. Standardized extracts contain higher amounts of the active ingredients which provide the herb?s therapeutic benefits. 2. Purchase your black cumin seed supplements only from pharmaceutical GMP compliant facilities. Complying with the most rigorous nutritional supplement manufacturing requirements, such companies ensure consumers that their products do not harbor any contaminants. You can read an article on the issue of nutritional supplement contamination here.
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