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Nigella Sativa (black seed)
Nigella Sativa benefits. More benefits!
Nigella sativa is one the most revered medicinal seeds in history. The best seeds come from Egypt where they grow under almost perfect conditions in oases where they are watered until the seed pods form. Black cumin seeds were found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Though black cumin seeds are mentioned in the Bible as well as in the words of the Prophet Mohammed, they were not carefully researched until about forty years ago. Since this time, more than 200 studies have been conducted in universities.
The plant Nigella sativa,has been used for medical purposes for more than 2,000 years. Recent studies reported that thymoquinone (a component of Nigella sativa) exhibited inhibitory effects on cell proliferation of many cancer cell lines.
Nigella sativa has a rich composition of proteins, minerals, carbohydrates and fats. Almost all of its fat content is in the form of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids - which are very important for good overall health and a sound immune system. It also has around 15 amino acids, the building blocks of protein, 9 of which are the essential amino acids. It is most recognizably in Naan Bread.
"There is within the black seed a cure for every disease except death".
The nigella sativa seed is known by various names, including kalo jira, kalo jeera, kali jeera.
- Black cumin
- Black caraway
- Black onion seed
- Black seed
- Fennel flower
- Roman coriander
- Kalonji
Other names mistakenly used are onion seed and black sesame, and although these look similar to nigella sativa, they are not the same seed.
Nigella sativa (lay overview)
Nigella sativa helps make chemo/radiation more effective and less damaging.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2583426/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21994235
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20105084
Thymoquinone (a component of Nigella Sativa) inhibited cell proliferation and suppressed the activation of AKT and extracellular signal-regulated kinase.
Pat Robinson
I had read that 1-2 teaspoons a day is the "normal" consumption. I add the black seeds to everything. They are peppery. My dh takes them in a capsule. You can buy the gelatin caps and encapsulate them also. But, I toss them in smoothies, side dishes, salads, meats, sauces, etc.
Pat
Feb 28, 2012
Binbin
Yippee, just ordered some online and looking forward to adding them to my list of daily essentials!
Feb 28, 2012
Megan O
what dosage would be appropriate for a 2 year old and a 5 five year old? both of my kids have life-threatening food allergies. They are both on a grain-free, sugar- free (except fruit and honey) dairy free (except organic grass-fed butter), preservative-free, chemical-free diet. My son is anaphylactic to eggs, and my daughter is allergic to coconut, treenuts, and peanuts. I would give anything to heal them of these allergies. normally, i would just give them both some seeds in their daily smoothies, but since n. sativa is mildly toxic, i need some guidance. also, if this boosts the immune system in a way similar to echinacea as one of the links above states, is daily use appropriate, or should i do several weeks on and several weeks off? please help, anyone with experience with children and this seed, if you can. thanks in advance for your time.
Apr 24, 2013