SICKLE CELL AND THE BENEFIT OF BLACK CUMIN

Unique Black Seed Benefits

I was told about black cumin seeds by a doctor who got in touch with me, via my weekly column for the Nigerian newspaper  Punch.  He told me he was initially sceptical about it, when he first came across it but did his research as a doctor and has been recommending it to people and hence, I bought it online and I have been taking it since. 

The uniqueness of the seeds from southwest Asia Nigella sativa is first realized by the many names that it is referred to: Black cumin Black caraway Black sesame Onion seed Roman coriander.

“Black seed” is actually more of a description than a proper name, yet is preferred because it helps to distinguish it from caraway and cumin. Many health experts claim that it is, indeed, a true panacea; able to help cure everything from allergies to hypertension. Quite possibly, the most promising research has been done connecting Nigella sativa to multi-drug resistant bacteria.

Nigella Sativa is unique in its way of supporting the immune system. it contains antioxidants, beneficial acids and b-vitamins and supports the immune system, but acts different than herbs like elderberry or echinacea that require caution for those with autoimmune disease. Black seeds seem to balance the immune system- increasing immune function but not encouraging immune reactions against the body’s healthy tissue.

The liver is one of the most important organs in the body. Nearly every toxin gets processed through the liver, and the bile from the liver is the key to digesting fats and keeping your mind and body happy and healthy. For those that have struggled with poor liver function due to medication side effects, alcohol consumption, or disease, black seed oil could greatly speed the healing process. In a recent study scientists discovered that black seed oil benefits the function of the liver and helps prevent both damage and disease.

Black cumin seed oil is also being studied as a treatment for respiratory problems because it helps to promote a healthy inflammation response in the body, including the respiratory tract.  

Do you struggle with allergies that cause congestion or make it hard for you to breathe?

Wellness Mama says black cumin is the answer you’re looking for: “Multiple studies have found that black seed oil has anti-asthmatic effects and depending on the cause of asthma, it was sometimes more effective than conventional treatment.  The same properties make it beneficial for relieving allergies for many people.”

Black cumin seed oil is beneficial to your immune system because it increases the number of white blood cells your body produces.  When you experience a cold, the flu, bronchitis or even pneumonia, your body always defends itself with white blood cells. Same with bacterial infections — white blood cells are your body’s defense against those too. White blood cells are why your body recovers from sickness.

While black cumin seed oil increases white blood cell production in general, it also specifically helps your body to create more ‘natural killer cells’. These are a special type of white blood cell (in scientific terms, they are a type of cytotoxic lymphocyte) that are getting more and more attention in immunological research.

Black cumin oil is a time-tested remedy for coughs of many kinds. It can be taken in a variety of ways to help suppress coughing and soothe a sore throat.  Mixing black cumin oil into ginger tea is a popular choice for alleviating deep coughs. Many people mix a little black cumin oil with a teaspoon of honey to calm a cough as well. The oil will relax your bronchial muscles.

In addition to these remedies, you can also rub some black cumin oil into your upper chest to help open up your airways. As with asthma, you can also inhale black cumin vapors to ease a cough by adding it to some freshly boiled water and breathing in the steam.

Given the immunity supporting properties of black cumin, taking it daily can also just decrease the number and frequency of coughs that you experience.

Nigella Sativa seeds are carminative, meaning they aid in digestion and may decrease gas, bloating and stomach pain. Black seed oil is often sometimes used in remedies for intestinal parasites. In preliminary studies, it was also shown to inhibit the growth of colon cancer cells with no negative side effects.

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