Black seed, or Nigella sativa, appears in an impressive variety of traditional curries, marinades, baked goods, and more. Beyond their culinary uses, these tiny seeds can have impressive health benefits, especially when it comes to the immune system! Let's explore the benefits of black seed oil.
Black cumin oil heals
Black cumin seeds are small, elegantly shaped, and matte black. The delicate pale blue and white flowers of the parent plant can be found in regions around the world, from Eastern Europe to West Asia and the Middle East.
They may be known by many names (including black seed, black cumin, black cumin, shonaiz, kalajira, kalonji). But regardless of how they're known, black seed has a rich history of health benefits. Many cultures, particularly in the Middle East, traditionally believe that black seed oil cures a variety of ailments.
Benefits of Black Seed Oil in Islam
Throughout the Islamic and Arab world, black seeds are considered a universal healer. They have been used in traditional healing for thousands of years. Interestingly, they were even mentioned by the Prophet Muhammad, who claimed that black seeds could cure "everything except death itself."
However, this isn't the only example of a historical figure extolling the virtues of black seed. Many others agreed, including the Greek physician Hippocrates, the natural philosopher Pliny the Elder, and the pharmacologist, physician, and botanist Pedanius Dioscorides. The latter authored "De Materia Medica," a five-volume encyclopedia of herbal remedies that has been referenced for over 1,500 years.
If that weren't enough, the Holy Bible also mentions black seeds as a medicine. What's more, archaeologists found them in the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun.
