Since ancient times, traditional healers have used seeds of black caraway seeds. The valuable qualities of this product have been known for centuries. The healers say that there is no disease in which the seeds of black cumin could not help. In the treatment of many diseases, this tool is used today. What useful properties is this product famous for, who should use black cumin, and in which cases is it better to refuse to use it?
What is this plant
These seeds have several names: kalinga, Roman coriander, and in common people they call it chernushka. This plant is a representative of the buttercup family. Seeds look atypical due to the black color, flat structure and crescent shape. The initial environment for the growth of caraway seeds are considered to be the territories of India, the countries of the Mediterranean and the Middle East. However, several centuries ago, seeds fell on Eurasian latitudes. In our country, the use of black cumin seeds is quite common.
Disease treatment is not the only purpose of this culture. Cumin is often used in cooking as a seasoning. If we talk about the taste of the seeds, they resemble a cross between a walnut and ground pepper. Not everyone likes this combination, but there are still many gourmets and admirers of black cumin. In the treatment of a number of diseases, not only the seeds of the plant are used. It is not difficult to find caraway seed oil on the shelves - this is a highly concentrated product, so its use requires caution.
Composition and valuable properties
Why, with the development of modern medicine, the use of black cumin seeds in the treatment of various pathologies has not lost its usefulness? The thing is that the chemical composition of this product contains a huge amount of useful acids. Among them:
- oleic;
- stearic;
- palmitoleic;
- myristic;
- linolenic;
- arachidonic;
- linoleic;
- palmitic.
Most of these substances play an important role in the vital processes of the human body. Some of the acids are widely used in cosmetology, the production of household chemicals. Palmitoleic acid, for example, has regenerative properties, so it is often included in topical formulations, and linolenic and linoleic acids are necessary to maintain cell metabolism in all internal organs and systems.
Due to the content of beta-sitosterol, black cumin is used in the treatment of diseases of the vascular system. This substance contributes to the deep cleansing of blood vessels from atherosclerotic plaques, lowers the concentration of cholesterol in the blood. Caraway seeds contain a special type of protein necessary for maintaining and strengthening immunity.
The use of black cumin oil deserves special attention. Treatment of various diseases with its help helps to achieve good results, thanks to a set of valuable properties. The oil made from seeds contains B vitamins (thiamine, folic and pantothenic acids, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine), which are indispensable for metabolic processes and the health of the nervous system. In addition, black cumin contains phosphoric, calcium and zinc compounds, copper and iron.
With liver diseases
The essence of the use of black cumin seeds and the treatment of liver pathologies with their help is to cleanse the gland cells and establish normal organ function. Prescriptions for medicines based on this component are still used by the peoples of Africa and Asia.
The liver is susceptible to a number of harmful effects: the organ suffers when a person eats fatty foods, alcohol and fast food. When treating the liver, black cumin stimulates the vital functions of an organ, restores its structure and removes harmful toxins from the body. The plant has a beneficial effect in diseases such as cirrhosis, hepatitis and severe inflammation.
You can buy the squeeze and the seeds themselves at any pharmacy. Based on reviews of black cumin treatment and liver cleansing, we give an example of the most popular recipes:
- In the first case, aloe juice, honey and black cumin are used. All ingredients are used in equal amounts and are used on an empty stomach for two months for 1 tsp.
- For inflammatory processes in the liver, it is recommended to brew willow leaves and dilute the prepared infusion with a few drops of caraway oil. Take medicine 100 ml in the morning for 7-10 days.
- For the treatment of the liver, black cumin oil can be used in its pure form. In the morning, before eating, you need to drink 1 tsp. concentrate and drink it with a glass of water with honey.
Can it be used for cancer
Cumin is believed to help people with autoimmune diseases. With an oncological diagnosis, it is necessary to regularly use the seeds of this plant or an oil squeeze. Traditional healers are sure that black cumin helps to stop the growth of malignant cells and prevent the development of metastases by blocking the access of blood to the neoplasm, as a result of which the tumor stops growing. Of course, with the help of a herbal remedy alone it is impossible to defeat cancer, but if you use it as an additional therapy, along with cytostatics, you can achieve encouraging results and prolong a person’s life.
Most often, seeds are recommended for use in tumors of the mammary glands, intestines and pancreas. Black cumin in the treatment of cancer helps cleanse the body of toxins. The easiest way to use is to take crushed seeds for 1 tbsp. l three times a day and drink with warm milk.
Gastrointestinal ailments
The seeds of this plant are advised to be taken by everyone who suffers from indigestion, intestines. Problems in the digestive system - a direct indication for the use of seed oil. This substance is useful not only in the treatment of the stomach. Black cumin restores normal intestinal motility, prevents stagnation, improves food digestibility. Seeds and extract are used for gastroduodenitis, bulbitis, colitis, sigmoiditis, proctitis and hemorrhoids. For constipation, it is recommended to drink seed oil before meals for 1 tsp.
You can use this tool as a natural antispasmodic. Black cumin oil helps relax the intestinal muscles and abdominal muscles. That is why the squeeze from the seeds is recommended to drink to women experiencing pain and discomfort during menstruation.
In addition, black cumin oil (recipes for treating digestive system diseases may vary depending on the symptoms) is useful for constipation even for pregnant women. Squeezing from seeds copes with puffiness and relieves vomiting, but in order for the remedy to work as efficiently as possible, you need to drink it on an empty stomach. This will also increase the absorption of nutrients by the walls of the intestine. We offer several recipes for familiarization, which can be used for various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract:
- Infusion for gastritis. First, the seeds are crushed and poured with boiling water. The therapeutic infusion is placed in a thermos and tightly closed. After an hour, the remedy needs to be filtered. Drink half a glass twice a day, half an hour before a meal. The infusion has a carminative and enveloping property, relieves inflammation of the gastric mucosa.
- Oil mixture for pancreatitis. With inflammation of the pancreas, it is recommended to take a mixture of black cumin seeds and honey. To prepare the medicine, you need 2 tbsp. l Kalingini seeds, ground in a coffee grinder, and the same amount of honey. The resulting slurry is thoroughly mixed and consumed every day in the morning, on an empty stomach.
- Fried seeds with hemorrhoids oil. The ramen of seeds is placed in a frying pan and fried over high heat for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. After the seeds have cooled, you need to grind them in a coffee grinder and add 1 tbsp. l black cumin oil. The prescription for treating hemorrhoids can be simplified. According to user reviews, many have improved their health by regularly adding a few caraway seeds to their tea.
Strengthen immunity
If the body's defenses are weakened, a person becomes vulnerable to various pathogens and pathological processes in the body. Strengthen the immune system by applying black cumin. In the treatment of most diseases, it is recommended to use this product, but if seeds and oil are used for prophylactic purposes, the development of many diseases can be prevented and the body's internal protective reserves activated.
Apply black cumin to enhance the immune system is only possible for adults. The duration of the preventive course is on average 2-3 months. Every day in the morning you need to take 1 tsp. oil in its pure form or eat 1 tbsp. l grated seeds with honey. Taking medication is allowed to combine with tea drinking.
Slimming Seeds: How to Lose Weight
Black cumin has a beneficial effect on metabolic processes, has a positive effect on the digestive tract, so many include the use of black cumin in their weight loss program. Treatment of diseases in this case will occur in parallel. For example, it is known that acids contained in the chemical composition of caraway seeds have a choleretic and diuretic property. Seeds will allow you to start metabolic processes in the body, but in addition to this, the tool will help stabilize the secretion of bile and prevent inflammation of the bladder.
In addition, plant materials remove decay products, waste products and harmful toxins from the body. You should not count on the fact that with the help of black seeds you can quickly lose a few pounds. This tool is designed for prolonged use in combination with the basic methods of combating excess weight.
- For weight loss, you need to prepare a decoction: for half a liter of boiling water - 3 tbsp. l seed. The mixture needs to be boiled for 3-5 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool. Half an hour before a meal, do not forget to drink 100 ml of broth.
- The second recipe for weight loss is even simpler: you just need to chew 2 times a day seeds in an amount of 1 tsp.
For the health of men and women
Black cumin has been used for many years in the treatment of diseases of the reproductive system and infertility. Oil and chernushka seeds can be used by both sexes. For men, for example, vitamins A, E and phytosterols contained in this plant are especially useful. These and other nutrients restore the process of hormone production, increase potency and sexual desire, and improve erectile function by accelerating blood flow. Next, we note several popular recipes for treating male cumin seeds with black cumin seeds:
- From infertility. Seeds in the amount of 2 tbsp. l you need to grind in a wooden mortar, after which the resulting slurry is transferred to an enameled pan and pour two glasses of water. Cook the broth for 10-15 minutes. Drink 50 ml every 4 hours before meals.
- For male power. For cooking, you will need both seeds and caraway seed oil. Seeds (200 g) are ground in a coffee grinder and mixed with oil (50 ml), then honey (100 g) and olive oil (50 g) are added to the mixture. The finished mixture should be taken twice a day for 1 tbsp. l after meal.
- From prostatitis. Dry vegetable raw materials, consisting of 1 tbsp. l caraway seeds, 1 tbsp. l medicinal chamomile, pour 500 ml of boiling water, cover with a lid and let it brew for 2-3 hours. Before cooling, filtered honey should be added to the cooled and filtered broth.
Kalingini oil should be used for women with an irregular menstrual cycle, dysmenorrhea, as well as for women suffering from chronic infectious and inflammatory diseases of the urogenital tract. If you believe the reviews, then this plant helps with thrush. Moreover, the treatment of the disease with black caraway seeds is carried out by introducing swabs into the vagina soaked in an oil-squeezed plant. With myomas and pathologies of the cervix, doctors recommend douching (1 liter of water takes 1 liter of seeds). Procedures must be performed for 10-14 days. Despite the safety of the natural component, it is advisable to consult a gynecologist before using the product.
Women who give birth to caraway oil are recommended to drink 1 tsp. every day in order to stimulate lactation and produce enough breast milk. If the baby refuses to breast because of the bitterness of milk, the mother should also drink the infusion of the seeds of nigella, which will fix the problem.
Black cumin in cosmetology
Diseases of the internal organs and the influence of external adverse factors sooner or later lead to a deterioration of the skin and hair. Beauticians recommend the use of products based on Kaliningi products to owners of dry and oily types of epidermis. During menopause, many women respond positively to this herbal component against wilting and aging of the skin. Using chernushka, you can prepare natural hair masks, which with prolonged use help restore healthy shine and radiance to the hair, eliminate dandruff and the problem of dry scalp.
The use of oil and seeds of black cumin in the treatment of skin diseases is also reported by dermatologists. Doctors prescribe washing the infusion for acne on the face, and baths with a decoction of seeds for eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis. Caraway seed oil improves skin condition by eliminating redness and narrowing pores. You can use this remedy for exacerbation of herpes infection, as well as in the fight against stretch marks and during their prevention during pregnancy.
To cleanse the face, cosmetologists suggest using a product prepared according to the following recipe:
- First, cumin seeds are ground.
- Then add water to them to obtain a liquid homogeneous slurry.
- The mixture is spread on steamed face skin.
Such a mask will deeply cleanse and moisturize the pores. It is advisable to keep the composition on the face for at least 15-20 minutes. Repeat the procedure 1-2 times a week.
The following recipe for a hair mask is devoted to a lot of positive feedback. To prepare the product requires 2 tsp. nigella seeds, 1 yolk of a chicken egg and a glass of water. A decoction is prepared from plant material. After the treatment solution has cooled, a whipped yolk is placed in it. The mass is thoroughly mixed and applied to clean, damp hair. If you believe the reviews of girls, the mask effectively copes with dandruff and stops hair loss. Keep the composition on your hair for 30-40 minutes, the procedure should be repeated no more than 1 time per week.
Benefit or harm?
You can talk endlessly about the value of chernushka seeds, which is why many people without hesitation buy this remedy and begin self-medication. But, despite the obvious benefits of the plant, one should not forget about contraindications to its use. Regardless of the purpose of using this component, it is important to observe the dosage and duration of the course of treatment.
Absolute contraindications to the use of seeds and oil are chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract of erosive and ulcerative nature with high acidity. Persons who have suffered a heart attack or stroke, as well as suffering from cardiovascular insufficiency, thrombosis, are prohibited from using this folk remedy. It is not allowed to use infusions and decoctions with the threat of abortion, since some substances in the chemical composition of the seeds increase the uterine tone.
Before the first use of the product based on black caraway seeds, it is necessary to conduct a traditional allergy test: apply one drop of oil to the skin on the back of the palm and wait half an hour. If there are no acute manifestations in the form of swelling, redness and itching, then you can use the remedy. Taking infusions and decoctions inside, it is necessary to start with a minimum dose, observing the body's reaction.
Real application experience: people reviews
Not everyone who used black cumin in the treatment or prevention of disease liked its smell. According to reviews, the plant has a specific aroma that few people like. But nevertheless, none of the patients refused for this reason from further use of the plant, knowing about its excellent properties.
People who consumed black cumin oil systematically for several months, appreciated its effect.Most note an increase in the body's defenses, a decrease in the frequency of respiratory diseases. Especially effective black cumin is considered by those users who, for whatever reason, were contraindicated in the use of antibiotics.
Representatives of the weaker sex, who, thanks to the plant, were able to truly transform, are also enthusiastic about black caraway seeds. There is a general improvement in the condition of the skin, getting rid of small defects (blackheads, black spots), strengthening and restoring the natural shine of hair.
Despite the fact that official pharmacology and medicine do not recognize black cumin as a drug, it is used everywhere as an additional component to the main therapy.