Black cumin seeds have are an important condiment in India, the Middle East and the Mediterranean region for centuries. These little, dark, crescent shaped seeds contain many essential nutrients, hence they are quite beneficial for good health and let me take you through The Wonderful Health Benefits Of Black Cumin Seeds, to inspire you to use them.

Grown on a plant named Nigella Sativa, black cumin is a part of the buttercup family. They are used in many cuisines especially in the Asian countries and now due to their nutty flavor and health benefits they are being used in other cuisines the world over.

Black cumin seeds contain the following nutritional compounds:

Arachidonic acid                     Palmitoleic acid                 Oleic acid

Thymoquinone                        Myristic acid                      Stearic acid,

Folic Acid                               Linolenic acid                     Beta sitosterol

Vitamin B1, B2, B3                 Protein                               Iron

Zinc                                        Calcium                              Phosphorous       

Health Benefits of Black Cumin                                         

• The seeds are used to treat diseases related to the respiratory system, circulatory and immune system, stomach and intestines, kidneys and even the liver.
• Black cumin seeds help in enhancing the tone of the body,increases the production of milk in nursing mothers, and stimulates menstrual period in an easy way.
• The seeds are effective in treating colic pain and help in improving the digestive system of the body.
• Black cumin seeds calm the nervous system and stimulate the excretion of urine.
• These are used to treat flatulence, diarrhea, dysentery and constipation.
• They also used to treat headaches, toothaches, colds, and infections.
• The oil of black cumin is also beneficial. A teaspoon of oil mixed with honey if consumed thrice a day on a regular basis builds strong immunity to fight diseases.
• Black cumin seeds are effective in treating various skin problems such as acne, psoriasis, boils, eczema, and other skin allergies.
• The seeds protect the normal body cells against any damage due to infection and viral ailments. They increase the interferon production and hence help in destroying tumor cells.
• Other health benefits of black cumin seeds include effective treatment of parasitic infections, common cold, asthma, and rheumatism.
• They help in strengthening nails and hair.
• Black cumin seeds are a rich source of beta-sterol, an anti-tumor sterol that helps in fighting the tumors of liver, stomach and eyes.
• The seeds are an energy booster andhelp fight fatigue
• The extract of black cumin seed is anti-hypertensive, carminative and anti-parasitic.
• Black cumin increases the number of antibody producing B cells.

There are many ways to include this wonderful condiment in daily diet. You can add them to your regular cup of tea and coffee or grind them and add them to your favorite salads and cilantro. Though the black cumin seeds are extremely beneficial, they should be consumed in moderation as the seeds lower blood sugar levels.

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