Black Cumin “Seed of Immortality”
What is Black Cumin Seed (Black Seed)?
Black seed (Nigella sativa) is a flowering plant native to Asia and the Mediterranean. Its seed has been used to make medicine for thousands of years. Black seed is the common name for the seeds of the Nigella Sativa plant, which grows in southern Europe, the Middle East, and southwest Asia. It’s also known as nigella, black cumin, fennel flower, black caraway, and Roman coriander.
Nigella sativa has a strong bitter taste and smell and is widely used in confectionery and liquors. Black cumin is used in Middle Eastern medicine as a natural remedy for several diseases including abscesses, herpes zoster, etc. It contains vitamins A, C, and B and phosphorus.
Black Seed Nutrition Facts
The medicinal benefits of black seed are mainly due to its main active compound called thymoquinone, which has shown antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and other therapeutic properties that protect the body from cell damage and chronic diseases.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture lists the following nutrition facts for 100 grams of black seed:
Manganese | 8.53 mg |
Copper | 2.6 mg |
Iron | 9.7 mg |
Total fat | 31.16 mg |
Phosphorus | 543 mg |
Magnesium | 265 mg |
Calcium | 570 mg |
Zinc | 6.23 mg |
Key Characteristics of Black Seed
1. Weight Loss Support:
When taken as a supplement, black seed oil could help people combat obesity and metabolic disorders. Recent studies have suggested that its use as a supplement may reduce body weight and BMI, but more research is needed.
2. Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol:
Initial research has found that black seed may help lower blood pressure in healthy people. It also lowers cholesterol. Women who combined black seed supplements with a low-calorie diet lowered their cholesterol more than women who didn’t take the supplements.
3. Lower Blood Sugar:
People with type 2 diabetes who take black seed supplements have shown lower blood sugar levels, putting them at less risk for future diabetes-related complications.
4. Digestive Issues:
Because black seed can affect your metabolism, it may interfere with some prescription medications. Talk to your doctor if you are on any drugs that might be affected.
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