Nigella seeds

For over two thousand years, Nigella black seed has been traditionally used in herbal medicine throughout various cultures all over the world as a natural remedy for many diseases and ailments, as well as to improve general health.

These small, very black seeds have no noticeable aroma and an agreeable, slightly sharp, almost metallic taste. They are seen on Turkish bread and along with the other spices in Panch Phora, compliment almost all carbohydrates, seed is used for treating digestive tract conditions including gas, colic, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation, and hemorrhoids. It is also used for respiratory conditions including asthma, allergies, cough, bronchitis, emphysema, flu, swine flu, and congestion, in this this article e will to know more about this amazing seeds

What is it?
Nigella sativa (black-caraway, also known as nigella or kalonji), often called black cumin, is an annual flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae, native to south and southwest Asia.
Nigella sativa grows to 20–30 cm (7.9–11.8 in) tall, with finely divided, linear (but not thread-like) leaves. The flowers are delicate, and usually colored pale blue and white, with five to ten petals.
The black caraway fruit is a large and inflated capsule composed of three to seven united follicles, each containing numerous seeds which are used as spice, sometimes as a replacement for black cumin (Bunium bulbocastanum).

Nutritional value

Nutrient Average contents of black cumin per 100g on wet basis US RDAb % of US RDAb INQ%
Energy (kcal (MJ) 531 (222) 2300 (9.63) 23.1 1
Protein (g) 20.8 65 32 1.4
Thiamin (mg) I.5 1.5 100 4.3
Riboflavin (mg) 0.1 1. 7 5.9 0.3
Pyridoxine (mg) 0.5 2 25 1.1
Niacin (mg) 5.7 20 28.5 1.2
Calcium (mg) 185.9 1000 18.6 0.8
Iron (mg) 10.5 18 58.3 2.S
Copper (mg) 1.8 2 90 3.9
Zinc (mg) 6 15 40 1.7
Phosphorus (mg) 526.5 1000 52.7 2.3
Folacin (mg) 0.061 0.4 15.3 0.7

Uses
The seeds of Nigella sativa are used as a spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines, similar to seeds like pumpkin seeds and more unique seeds such as cannabis seeds which go to make Cannabis oil .The black seeds taste like a combination of onions, black pepper and oregano. They have a pungent bitter taste and smell.

The dry-roasted nigella seeds flavor curries, vegetables and pulses and is often used as a carrier oil to cbd e liquid. It can be used as a “pepper” in recipes with pod fruit, vegetables, salads and poultry. In some cultures, the black seeds are used to flavor bread products. It is also used as part of the spice mixture panch phoron (meaning a mixture of five spices) and by itself in many recipes in Bengali cuisine and most recognizably in naan bread.[8] Nigella is also used in Armenian string cheese, a braided string cheese called majdouleh or majdouli in the Middle East.

Other uses:

Eat black seeds plain;
Eat a teaspoon of black seed mixed with honey;
Boil black seed with water. Strain and drink;
Heat black seed and warm milk until it just begins to boil. Remove from heat. Cool, then drink;
Grind black seed and swallow it with water or milk;
Sprinkle on bread and pastries;
Burn black seed with bukhoor (incense) for a pleasant scent.

Nigella seeds and CBD health benefits

Black seed contains nigella and melatin, two ingredients that give it highly diversified medicinal powers. These substances work together to improve digestion and to cleanse the body. These days you can also get Nigella Seeds mixed with CBD gummies.

Nigella seeds also help fight against respiratory ailments.

It also acts as an antihistamine, which helps to reduce the negative symptoms of allergy sufferers.
It is also a strong antioxidant and helps cleanse the body of toxins. CBD supplement guide can be found here, for more informaiton.

Black seed provides a rich supply of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which play a key role in daily health and wellness. They help to regulate metabolism, balance insulin levels, control cholesterol, improve body circulation, and promote healthy liver function.

Mix a teaspoon of kalonji oil in boiling water and inhale the vapours twice a day. This helps to relieve nasal congestion.

To arrest vomiting, it helps to take ½ a teaspoon of fresh ginger juice mixed with equal amount of kalonji seeds powder, twice a day.

For getting rid of worms in the tummy, mix 1 spoon of vinegar with half teaspoon kalonji seeds powder and have it twice daily before food for 10 days, during which time you ought to avoid sweets.

Diarrhea: Mix a teaspoon of black seed oil with a cup of yogurt. Drink the mixture twice a day until symptoms disappear.

Dry Cough: A popular home remedy is teaspoon of black seed oil should be mixed in coffee and taken twice a day. Rub the chest and back with black seed oil.

Eye disease & impaired vision: Rub the eyelids and the sides of the eye orbits half an hour before going to bed with black seed oil. A tablespoon of the oil should also be drunk with a cup of carrot juice. Results should be apparent in one month.

Facial paralysis & tetanus: Inhaling the vapor of black seed oil and hot water can help against facial paralysis and tetanus, and eliminates their causes.

Beard growth: Massage the beard area with black seed oil ensuring that the oil penetrates to the roots, this stimulates the growth of the beard and prevents premature hair graying.

Side Effects
There is not much information on the side effects of black seed oil consumed in large doses. However, a daily consumption of about 3 teaspoons seems to be safe. One should avoid giving it to babies. People who are allergic to black seed should also avoid this oil. In large doses, it can start to become toxic, mainly because of a nutrient called melanthin. It may also turn out to be paralytic in high doses because of nigelline.

This safety data applies to the consumption of black seeds as well.

In regard of topical application, one should always dilute this oil. The dilution need not be like an essential oil. One can make dilutions of 1 : 1 with olive oil. When used neat ( undiluted ), there is a risk of contact dermatitis.