The 9 reasons to use black seed oil (how to use it well)

Have you ever heard of black seed oil? Still very little known in France, theBlack seed oil, obtained from the cold pressing of the seeds of black cumin, Nigella Sativa, has been used in traditional medicine since ancient Egypt.

Mainly used in India and in the Maghreb countries, it began to make itself known in Europe in the 60s.

Since then, numerous scientific studies have studied its composition and its effects, validating its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, antibacterial and probably anticancer properties.

In short, a prodigious oil, still too little known in France, of which we will see together the 9 main benefits and the ways to use it.

Black seed oil composition

Black seed oil is exceptionally rich in active ingredients, essential fatty acids and components beneficial to our body {1]:

  • Nigellone and thymoquinone, healing, antihistamines, antioxidants and anti-infectives.
  • Amino acids, proteins, sugars, essential fatty acids including omega 3 and omega 9
  • Alkaloids: pain relievers
  • Dietary fibers essential for the proper functioning of the digestive system
  • 11 mineral salts and trace elements: calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, copper, selenium, zinc
  • Tannins
  • Carotene
  • Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
  • Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
  • Vitamin B3 or PP
  • Vitamin B6 (pyrodoxine)
  • Vitamin B9 or M
  • Vitamin C or ascorbic acid
  • Vitamin E = antioxidant
  • Phenolic components
  • Enzymes

The composition of this oil is, to this day, the most complete and complex ever studied by science in the field of phytotherapy.

9 Benefits of black seed oil

Anti-fatigue

Taken as a food supplement for a fitness cure, black seed oil gives you energy, brings you better balance and increases your general well-being.

Black seed oil also improves concentration by stimulating oxygenation of the brain. Thanks to its stimulating properties, it helps to combat the small bursts of slack and keep the brain awake.

2 or 3 teaspoons in the morning on an empty stomach will allow you to quickly find a hellish peach.

Improved digestive functions

The 9 reasons to use black seed oil (how to use it well)

This oil is also very effective against digestive disorders. It strengthens the intestinal flora while being an excellent anti-parasitic.

Nigella sativa promotes the evacuation of gas, bile and gastric juices, it thus regulates the problems of flatulence, stomach pains and intestines, in short gets rid of all the small annoying and irritating problems on a daily basis.

We now know that the intestinal ecosystem is the support of our general state of health, as explained in this article, hence the importance of taking care of our digestive system.

To read: Black seed against cancer

Strengthening the immune system

In fact, the intestine does not only have the digestive functions as a role. It is also an immune defense barrier. This complex functioning organ exposes us to inflammatory reactions if it undergoes a disorder.

Almost 70% of immune cells are found in the intestines, it makes sense that by improving the intestinal balance, black seed oil at the same time promotes the immune system.

Black seed oil acts as an immuno-potentiator, increasing the number of T lymphocytes, cells that protect us from infections and viruses and defend the body against external aggressions.

In anticipation of winter, a cure of black seed oil will allow you to avoid as much as possible colds, bronchitis and other small calvaries of the cold season.

Alleviation of respiratory problems

Black seed oil, due to its antihistamine qualities, is also an excellent remedy for relieving asthma and allergic reactions such as hay fever.

It therefore reduces the problems associated with allergic rhinitis and has a beneficial effect on bronchi and ENT disorders.

The mucociliary elimination is improved, which means that our respiratory system is better protected against the micro-molecules present in the air and which we inhale. Thanks to Nivella Sativa, you will breathe better, your bronchi and lungs will be soothed.

Reduced blood sugar

Nigella inhibits the absorption of glucose by the intestine, and yes, the intestine, always him. Indeed, according to a scientific study, it would help the body to produce more insulin and increase the sensitivity of the muscles to it.

“The extract of Nigella sativa considerably improves the systemic homeostasis of glucose and HDL cholesterol in diabetic Meriones shawi by acting by several mechanisms” [2] The anti-diabetic effect of Nigella Sativa, already suspected by the civilizations which have it were used in their traditional medicine, is therefore confirmed by the scientific community.

Like with sugar, black seed oil influences the way our body absorbs bad fats and lowers cholesterol levels.

In the end, by regulating these levels of sugars and lipids thanks to nigella sativa, it is also our cardiovascular system that we protect.

Hair care

Black seed oil will be essential to you, not only as a health asset, but also as a beauty asset. If you have dry hair, split ends, damaged hair, you will quickly be addicted to black seed oil.

It deeply repairs the hair fiber, nourishes and tones the scalp, which gives your hair strength and vigor and acts on dandruff. Your hair system is strengthened as a whole and hair loss is slowed down.

Apply as a mask to the hair, once a week and enjoy completely regenerated hair. For better efficiency, wrap your hair in a towel while the mask is working and keep it for at least 15 minutes.

Skin care

Similarly, as a mask, black seed oil can be applied to the skin. Soothing, Rich in vitamin E, endowed with antioxidant properties, it has first of all the advantage of giving a beautiful complexion.

Its anti-free radical action, responsible for the premature aging of skin cells, helps keep skin younger for longer.

Black seed oil also soothes sunburns, dermatoses such as atopic eczema or psoriasis, burns, chapped skin, and cleanses the skin. Black seed oil is also a very valuable solution for people suffering from persistent acne, since in addition to not clogging the pores of the skin, it cleans deeply.

Black seed oil is perfectly suited to all skin types, even the most oily skin types. Contrary to popular belief, the oil does not grease the skin since it is non-comedogenic, that is to say, it does not cause excess sebum.

In skin application, it has been used for centuries for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory but also antifungal qualities.

Treatment of yeast infection

The 9 reasons to use black seed oil (how to use it well)

Black seed oil really has recognized antifungal qualities.

As a reminder, mycoses are due to a fungus normally present in the digestive tract, candida albicans which, under certain conditions, leaves the digestive tract (still this damn digestive system!), And causes affections of the skin, nails or mucous membranes. as in the case of vaginal yeast infection.

The various studies carried out on the subject are unequivocal, the results confirm the effectiveness of Nigella Sativa on the eradication of mycoses and thymoquinone, one of the main active ingredients of the plant, permanently eliminates fungi and other candidiasis [3 ].

In case of yeast infection, the oil should be applied directly to the affected part of the body. For repeated yeast infections, I advise you to apply black seed oil on the part of the body where these fungi tend to appear in prevention.

Relieve toothache

Black seed oil is anti-inflammatory and has analgesic properties. You can therefore relieve your toothaches, gums, throats, mouth ulcers with this oil.

In mouthwash combined with apple vinegar or by massaging the jaw area that makes you suffer with black seed oil, you will silence the pain and regain serenity.

Its anti-bacterial properties help keep a healthy mouth and protect against cavities.

Precautions for use

Black seed oil is not recommended for pregnant women because it is suspected of being abortive and can be harmful to the development of the fetus.

Other than that, it has no known side effects. Avoid all the same, 1 to 3 teaspoons per day is more than enough to benefit from all its virtues for health and an overdose can cause liver and kidney problems.

If the taste, I grant you a little bitter, black seed oil turns you off, you can accompany it with a little honey or mix it with carrot juice, which also increases its energizing properties. .

For a fitness cure, on the other hand, prefer to take it pure and on an empty stomach for 3 months. In view of its incredible benefits, its taste, particular but not really unpleasant, is a lesser drawback.

Conclusion

Black cumin still has, I think, many secrets to reveal to us, its field of action is extremely varied and we must not forget that our general state of health is in a precarious balance that an oil so rich in beneficial components allows to maintain.

Other benefits of this oil are yet to be fully discovered, in fact, recent studies are interested in the anticancer properties of Nigella Sativa and the results are very promising [4].

Indeed black seed oil would reduce the spread of cancer cells, a great hope for the future of oncology and its patients that nature offers us.

Optimizing your health capital gently and in an entirely natural way with a single miraculous product, it is possible with black seed oil!

Sources

[1] The black seed, sacred remedy or sacred remedy, Dr Bassima Saïdi, Ed. Las Quatre Sources, Paris 2009

[2] link to the article

[3]Antidermatophyte activity of ether extract of Nigella sativa and its active principle, thymoquinone. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 101, Issues 1-3, 3 October 2005, Pages 116-119

[4] link to the article

Woo CC1, Kumar AP, Sethi G, Tan KH.; “Thymoquinone: potential cure for inflammatory disorders and cancer,” Biochem Pharmacol. 2012 Feb 15

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