Black Cumin, also known as Nigella Stiva and Black Seed, is a herb that is commonly found in Ancient Egypt and was used by the Egyptians to heal almost any and every illness. It is popularly stated that the Prophet Mohammed declared that "Black Cumin heals every disease except for death." It is also said that Black Cumin was found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Egyptians commonly used this enchanting herb to aid in digestion, to cure colds, headaches, toothaches, and general infections. It can help get rid of worms and parasites from the digestive track as well. One of the most common uses for Black Cumin is for allergies.

Arthritis

Asthma

Stomach Viruses

Eczema

Acne

Gas

Enhance Circulation

Emphysema

Bronchitis

Psoriasis

Strengthening The Immune System

Impotency

It is labeled and respected as an energy and healing herb and is often given to women along with other herbs to increase vitality and strength. The seeds have a bit of a spicy tingle to them which can increase body heat, making ones metabolism more effective. Many Middle Eastern dishes such as curries are cooked using Black Cumin. Quite opposite to popular belief, there is nothing wrong with eating spicy foods. The warm spices are great for clearing the sinuses and most of the warm spices, including cayenne, coriander, turmeric, and cumin are also known to carry magnificent healing properties themselves. Black Cumin comes in two forms, either as seeds themselves, or as a cold pressed oil. The oil an be taken internally as well as topically. Many people rspectively take in one teaspoon of black cumin oil daily by either taking it with a meal or mixing it into fresh juice. To ensure that you are taking in Black Cumin, look for it's botanical name of Nigella Stiva as well. The brownish-greenish cumin that you find in the markets are not the same thing, and are instead mostly used as a spice.

Black Cumin seeds contain over one hundred positive minerals and vitamins and has many of the essential fatty/amino acids. It is a great source for protein, carotene (which our liver turns into Vitamin A), calcium, iron, pottassium, sodium, essential crbohydrates, B1, B2, C, calcium, zinc, selenium, and magnesium. With all of these minerals, there is no wonder these little seeds are known as a cure for all. Various studies around th world have been done to prove the effectiveness of Black Cumin on cancer patients and have been quite succesful. Studies performed in Spain as well as England found that the fixed oil is useful in the treatment of rheumatism and other inflammatory diseases.

As with most herbs, Black Cumin should not be taken while pregnant or during lactation, nor should it be given to young children. Make sure to only take in the reccommended dosage amount for safety and effectiveness. It seems as though if we were to take a good look at our Ancient Ancestors, all of our wonders of medicine wil be solved. They had an abundance of knowledge of the healing effects of nature. Western medicine and man alike are just now catching up to the magic of nature!