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Black Cumin (Black Seed)
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The seed has been thoroughly investigated scientifically in the last 3-4 decades and has been shown to have an effect on all the systems of the body and thus can be used for the prevention and cure of a large number of diseases. I have done my thesis on it and you may contact me personally for specific information. Tariq – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Does anybody have any info about the healing properties of Black Cumin or "Black Seed" ? If you do please post it or send it directly to me. They are used for digestive aid, as an antiparasitic, and to increase breast milk. They are unusual in that they are a nonbitter-tasting competent antiparasitic suitable for children. Worse thing about them is they are the most likely herb to be found moldy in bulk herb shops. turf
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Does anybody have any info about the healing properties of Black Cumin or "Black Seed" ? If you do please post it or send it directly to me. Thanking you Sincerely Oliver Genthe
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More information from … THE TRADITIONAL HEALER’S HANDBOOK For complete information on thge Unani Herbal Healing of Avicenna, visit our website at www.unani.com. THE BLACK SEED (Nigella Sativa) Abu Huraira reported that he heard Allah’s Messenger (May Peace Be upon him) as saying: "Hubb as-sauda (black seed) is a remedy for every disease except death." –Sahih Muslim Copyright 1998 Unani Institute/america Note: The information in this booklet is intended for educational and scientific interest, and not to suggest a treatment for any specific disease. If you are ill, consult a qualified practitioner or physician. THE BLACK SEED (Nigella sativa) "God did not send down any disease without also sending its remedy." –Prophetic saying, 7th century Derivation of the Name "Black Seed" The Prophetic Hadith (sayings) are the source for one of the most remarkable health claims for a medicinal plant substance in the history of the world. The Arabic words "Hubb as-Sauda" translate literally as "the black seeds." By agreement of religious scholars and scientists, this refers to the plant with the botanical name of Nigella sativa of the family Ranunculaceae. Habitat Common names for this plant include black cumin, black seed, kalajira, krishnajraka, black caraway, habbat-ul-barakah, khalonji and others. It is a pretty herb, growing about two feet high, with two or three leaves about two inches long. The solitary flowers are pale blue, about an inch across. The plant is harvested for the three-sided seeds. Nigella is native to West and East Punjab of India, Bihar, and is cultivated in Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Afghanistan, and recently domesticated in the United States. Medicinal Uses The seed is the part used medicinally. According to J. F. Dastur’s Medicinal Plants of India and Pakistan, Nigella seeds are diuretic (promote elimination of fluids), emmenagogue (promote menses), galactagogue (promote secretion of milk), anthelmintic (dispels intestinal worms), carminative (metabolic enhancer), and stimulant. Dr. G. M. Chishti’s book, The Traditional Healer, recommends Nigella seed for lung and bronchial complaints, fevers, paralysis, hemorrhoids, to promote contraction of the uterus following childbirth, to secrete milk, in amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea, and in eruptive skin diseases. Hakim Ibn Sina (Avicenna) mentions in his famous Canon of Medicine, that Nigella seed is hot and dry in the second degree, making it very effective in all conditions of slowed metabolism and cold diseases. Contemporary Research Inspired by the historical uses of Nigella seed, a team of Muslim physicians and medical researchers in the United States have conducted clinical trials of the herb. Dr. Ahmed El-Kadi, M.D., medical director of the Akbar Clinic in Pensacola, Florida, reported his findings in the March, 1987 Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. Nigella as Immune Enhancer To test the ability of nigella to inhibit tumor growth and to enhance immune function, a group of volunteers were given daily two gram doses of nigella sativa in capsule form. A second group was given a placebo. Blood was drawn from both groups before and after taking the capsules for three weeks. Lymphocytes were typed to determine their T cell ratios. A low ratio of helper T cells and suppressor T cells is found in AIDS patients and many tumorous growths. The researchers found that in the volunteers who took the Nigella capsules, the ratio of helper T cells was 55% greater than in those who took the placebo. This clinical trial suggests that Nigella sativa has a positive effect in enhancing immune function. While the specific biochemical mechanism of Nigella is not fully understood, in 1959 two researchers isolated the crystalline active ingredient "Nigellone" from the oil of Nigella seeds. Other clinical trials have shown Nigella to have an antihistamine effect, and of use in treating bronchial asthma. In all clinical trials, Nigella sativa has been found to be free of any irritant or toxic effects, even when administered in large doses. Medicinal Uses & Preparations The seeds are used whole, in a powder, as a tea, mixed with other medicinal herbs, as a cooking spice, and the oil is expressed and applied locally. To make a Tea: take one and one half cups water, add one teaspoon Nigella seeds. Boil for six minutes, remove from heat. Let stand for ten minutes. Strain, add one teaspoon honey and drink. To make a Powder: take one to three teaspoons Nigella seed, crush in a mortar and pestle until a fine powder. If you do not have a mortar and pestle, use a blender on high speed. Sieve to remove any large particles. Use as directed. As a Spice: Add one quarter to one teaspoon of ground powder as an ingredient in spice blends such as garam masala and/or curry powder. Extracted Essential Oil: Take two ounces Nigella seed. Place in three to five ounces pure olive oil. Let stand for five days, stirring twice per day. Strain oil to remove seeds, then use the same oil and put two fresh ounces of Nigella seed into oil. Let stand five additional days, stirring twice per day. Strain to remove all seeds. Store in amber glass bottle. Use as directed. Can be increased in potency by repeating extraction process more than two times. Dosage: Lung complaints: one cup as tea three times per day. Coughs: One teaspoon of extracted oil as a gargle, as needed. Jaundice: One cup as tea, as needed. Fevers: One cup as tea, as needed. Paralysis: One teaspoon of powdered seed, mix well with three teaspoons honey. Take one teaspoon with hot tea, three times daily. Hemorrhoids: Apply extracted oil locally to piles. Drink one to three cups as tea daily. After childbirth: One or more cups to promote contraction of uterus and promote secretion of milk. To promote menses: One cup as tea, three times daily; begin two days before expected onset of period. Eruptive skin diseases: Mix powder of seeds with sesame oil. Apply liberally to affected area. With other herbs: Nigella is an excellent adjunct to purgative and bitter drugs. Mix one half to one teaspoon of powdered Nigella seeds, per two teaspoons other herbs. CAUTION: In extremely large doses, nigella may cause spontaneous abortion. Not recommended for pregnant women. To Learn More … Nigella seeds may be ordered ($5 per packet, plus $1.00 shipping and handling) from the Unani Institute. Also, the complete principles and practice of Avicenna’s herbal medicine is now available in Dr. G.M. Chishti’s book The Traditional Healer (Healing Arts Press, 1998 — Just Reprinted!). A complete catalog of Unani books and materials is available American Institute of Unani Medicine P.O. Box 7249 Endicott, NY 13760 Tel 607-748-2220 FAX 607-748-1677 www.unani.com – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Does anybody have any info about the healing properties of Black Cumin or "Black Seed" ? If you do please post it or send it directly to me. Thanking you Sincerely Oliver Genthe
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Does anybody have any info about the healing properties of Black Cumin or "Black Seed" ? If you do please post it or send it directly to me.
They are used for digestive aid, as an antiparasitic, and to increase breast milk. They are unusual in that they are a nonbitter-tasting competent antiparasitic suitable for children. Worse thing about them is they are the most likely herb to be found moldy in bulk herb shops. turf
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