Black Seed Oil

Super-foods and natures antibiotics was a series I wrote and decided to post each super-food as a separate blog post for everyone.

Remember a healthy lifestyle is the first defense against illness and disease but we are all human and at some point, our immune system may be compromised for whatever reason and you catch something, could be the common cold or flu or it may be something more serious. Personally I start loading up on my earth derived supplements as soon as I feel like off, a scratchy throat, swollen glands or lethargic. A telltale sign that I have encountered a virus (usually from a client) is when my glands pop just enough under the back of my jawbone, just enough to scratch my throat, when this happens I reach for my plant based Vitamin C, liposomal C packets, Spirulina capsules (I keep a stash in my work bag) and I continue to take all three every three hours for several days with tons of purified water. Second line of defense, be prepared, if you work with the public and touch the hands, phones, pens, computers or like myself, as a massage therapist I touch the entire body of 6 to 10 people a day sometimes, many that travel. So, during the cold & Flu season have a small zip lock bag with exactly what I need to get you throughout least one shift if you feel like you may be getting something.

When you are sick and your immune system is weak it absolutely needs nutrition. Think of it as natural medicine. We all had to swallow awful cough syrup when we were little (well maybe not everyone, high fructose corn syrup was running rapid by the time the 80’s babies were born)

You need greens and lots of them, you want to get your body back to an acidic state. Greens come in many forms, fresh greens, juiced or in a smoothie mixed with fruit if you desire. Powder greens, plain or flavored, you can even get spirulina pills, there are tonics (a few drops of pure extract under the tongue) however you can get them down do so, and plan out a regimen for every three hours. Just like if you were on antibiotics from the doctor, choose a few super-foods of your choice to add into your regime. It’s important to listen to your body, act fast and often and avoid having to take toxic medicine that damages your organs, upsets the healthy bacteria in your gut & usually leads into other small sometimes larger illnesses due to the medicine to fix one thing can make the immune system work overtime therefore causing sickness somewhere else in the body.

“The food you eat can be either be the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison”

~Ann Wigmore, founder of Hippocrates Health Institute

Black seed oil is made by compressing and squeezing the thick shaped cumin seeds of a southwest Asian Nigella sativa flower, often referred to as black cumin, black caraway, black sesame, onion seed and Roman coriander. Originating from Asian and grown worldwide today, they are slightly curved with a rough texture that makes them unique and easy to identify.

Black seed oil has been used for culinary purposes and as an herbal remedy for more than 3,000 years. Black Seeds were found in Tutankhamen tomb. Hippocrates (5^th century B.C. documented using the nigella sativa plant for hepatic and digestive disorders as well treatment for scorpion stings, calosites, snakebites, abscesses, skin rashes, colds, inflammation issues, to help lactating woman increase milk production. Cleopatra was always prided for her flawless complexion was an avid user of black seed oil. Ayurveda medicine uses black seed oil for its aromatic, bitter and warming stimulant qualities. In traditional treatment of the three Doshas, black cumin reduces Vata and Kapha and increases pitta.

Ibn Sina, author of the most famous books in the field of medicine east and west “The Canon of Medicine” states that black seed oil is good for:

• Inner purification and to detox the body
• Reduction of mucous and strengthen the lungs
• Intestinal parasites and worms
• Skin diseases and wound care
• Treatment for toothaches and headaches
• Treatment of poisonous bites and stings
• Prevention and treatment for fever, cough and colds

“Stimulates the body’s energy and helps recovery from fatigue or dispiritedness ~Ibn Sina

The wonderful healing properties of black seed oil can be attributed to I being rich in 3 natural chemicals: thymohydroquinone (THQ), thymoquinone (TQ) and thymol making this oil highly potent against microbes even more potent than oils of oregano. Black seeds are also rich in antioxidants, amino acids, Omega 6 and 9 fatty acids and phytosterols.

“Cure anything except death itself” ~Muslim Prophet Muhammad

There are 630 articles published about black seed oil benefits, I have only had the pleasure of reading a few of them. Studies have shown that black seed oil is effective against everything from allergies, acne, psoriasis, eczema, dandruff, 3stomach issues, HIV, influenza, candida, malaria, tuberculosis, gonorrhea, multidrug resistant strains of P. aeruginosa, S. aureus.

Black seed oil dates back and is documented in many ancient medicine practices all over the world. It seems that black seed oil can be used to treat most anything bacterial, fungal, poisonous and disease in nature along with preventative care, not only in humans but in cats, dogs and horses alike.

Some of the many benefits of black seed oil

Diuretic                  Anti-viral                Anti-asthmatic

Anti-oxidant          Heart Health         Halitosis (bad Breath)

Hemorrhoids        Skin Diseases        Natural protection from the sun

Abscesses              Skin Parasites        Dandruff and hair loss

Vermicide              Expectorant          Thermogenic uses

Colon Health         Diarrhea                Natural aphrodisiac

Gallstones              Herpes Sores        Mental degeneration

Flatulence             Skin Care               Jaundice

Anti-histamine      Anti-nausea           Aids in lowering blood sugar

Anti-coagulant      Anti-bacterial        Anti-inflammatory

Stimulans               Tumors                   Anti-aging, prevention of wrinkles, applied topically

Tape Worms         Anorexia                Ulcers in the mouth

Boost fertility        Skin diseases         Natural Deodorant

Rhinitis                                                   Lowers blood sugar

Improves eyesight                               Hemorrhoid treatment

Promotes liver health                         Sore throat treatment

Boost immune system                         Healthy Hair, orally and topically

Stimulates Kidneys                               Increases urine flow

Treatment of dysentery                      To purge parasites and worms

Menstrual Complaints                         Anti-inflammatory

Gastrointestinal complaints                Detoxify the body

Aids in lowering cholesterol              Reinforce elasticity in your blood vessel walls

Relief of sinus issues due to allergies

Aiding in prevention of thrombus formation and arterial pressure

Congestion and bronchial disorders

Anti-spasmodic, prevention and treatment of muscle cramps

Anti-Cancer, raises white blood cells

Anti-Fungal, Research shows that fungus and mold cannot co-exist with the compounds found in black seed oil.

Cures psoriasis, condition cause by inflammation

Prevention and treatment of Eczema, Orally and topically

Skin Care, Scare and Acne treatment and prevention

Treatment of MRSA (Staphylococcus aureus)

Aids in withdrawal symptoms from opiate addiction

Treats Radiation exposure

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If you are under the care of a physician, it is imperative that you consult their advice before beginning any new exercise or nutrition program.
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