Ithaca, NY Company, Bionexus, Introduces First Natural Skin Care Lotion for Dogs Containing Standardized Nigella sativa Extracts

ITHACA, N.Y., April 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Linda M. Pacioretty, Bionexus CEO, today announced the national market launch of the Company's first canine product, DogsBestFriend™. This innovative, all natural, skin-care lotion for dogs combines one of the oldest traditional medicines, Nigella sativa seed oils, with the newest extraction technology, supercritical fluid extraction. The result is a breakthrough, natural replacement for hydrocortisone, antihistamines and topical antibiotics powerful enough to help combat dermal inflammation, itching, bacterial and fungal infections and pain, yet safe enough to use on dogs of all ages.




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Bionexus' patent-pending, GellX™ extraction technology and proprietary combination process, produces a healing, moisturizing lotion that contains a unique, hypoallergenic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, thymoquinone, retinoids, and mixed tocopherols without the use of toxic chemicals.



"DogsBestFriend is the result of seven years of laboratory studies with thymoquinone and N. sativa extracts," added Dr. John G. Babish, Bionexus' Chairman and Chief Science Officer.



Bionexus became interested in N. sativa while characterizing the anti-inflammatory activity of thymoquinone in several cell-culture systems. In the laboratory, however, commercial sources of N. sativa oil did not reproduce the anti-inflammatory effects of thymoquinone. This inconsistency led to a five-year search for an extraction process that would produce reliably potent, anti-inflammatory extracts from N. sativa seeds. Bionexus' GellX™ patent-pending, nontoxic extraction and recombination technology represents the cumulative efforts of this work.



The national launch of DogsBestFriend follows four-months of test marketing in the northeast. Describing this period, Dr. Pacioretty noted, "Our early clinical testing suggested hot-spot remission could be seen in as little as one day. While this result seemed too good to be expected commercially, our test market customers also noticed the surprisingly rapid relief offered by DogsBestFriend was unlike any product they had previously used." Typical customer comments regarding hot spots included, "...after only two applications, the hot spot was completely dried up," and "My dog has never had a hot spot that she didn't need oral antibiotics to clear up ... THRILLED with this product."



Dog owners also praised DogsBestFriend's anti-itch and moisturizing qualities: "I put it on my girl who had scratched herself raw and it soothed her skin. In a few days her skin was healed up. We love this product."



Contact Bionexus' pet marketing division Brookton Labs at www.brooktonlabs.com for purchasing information and LIKE us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/DogsBestFriendLotion).



About Bionexus

Bionexus® Ltd. utilizes a product development model similar to that of the pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on natural ingredients and commercial products for eczema, osteoarthritis, obesity and type 2 diabetes in humans and pets.



Contact

Dr. John G. Babish, Chairman

jgb7@brooktonlabs.com

607-266-9492

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Nigella sativa contain a number of substances important to the human body

Nigella sativa contain a number of substances and volatile oils important to the human body, as well as a number of fixed-interest oils


Chemical analysis has shown to contain the Nigella sativa volatile oil on the material Alnejalon The seeds contain substances once.

SOIL AMENDMENT Nigella sativa used for taste and flavor in many foods, bread and pastries.

Nigella sativa oil is used in the manufacture of some medicines, cough medicines, cough medicines and treatment of diseases of the chest and asthma, which proved the effectiveness of some oils and substances found in Nigella sativa Ktardh expectorant.

Nigella sativa oil diuretic diuretic and menstruation in women, and is generating a discharge of saliva.

Nigella sativa oil is added to coffee and tea at 3 points, where he works intestinal effective analgesic oil repellent and wind intestinal.

Reduce blood pressure and also reduce the speed of the heartbeat.

Eliminate some of the germs in the body and on some fungi.

Treatment of intestinal parasites, and to kill the worms and stomach worms.

Relax the muscles of the intestine.

Strengthen the immune system where Nigella sativa mix with honey.

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The Blessed Seed for toothache

Toothache can be very painful and can occur from a variety of reasons.




If we care for our teeth, ie. daily cleaning them, these dilemma can still occur.

Black seed oil has been proven to be helpful in many cases simply by numbing the pain.

The anti inflammatory components in the blessed seed oil reduce swelling and its anti microbial components help to lessen the infection.

The blessed seed has been used for thousands of years for a natural home remedy for numerous ailments.

Only recently have we in the West been reintroduced to this ancient herbal remedy as we lost touch with herbs for healing with the modern pharmaceuticals that we are now accustomed to. The blessed seed's main advantage to modern drugs is that it has no known side affects. The vast majority of westerners that have tried it have been astounded how well they have responded to the health giving qualities of this remarkable herb.

Only some find that it is too pungent to taste, where they may take capsules that totally hide the taste.

In this time where we are inundated with more and more modern diseases the time is clear to look at a gift from nature that was clearly created for our optimum health.
 
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Black Cumin Seed Extract

Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
2005
Paradise, Lee
700+ words
COPYRIGHT 2005 The Gale Group, Inc. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

Black cumin seed extract

Description

Black cumin seed (Nigella sativa ) is an annual herbaceous plant and a member of the Ranunculaceae (buttercup) family. The fruit of the plant, the black seeds, accounts for its name. Black cumin seed (also called black seed) should not be confused with the herb, cumin (Cumunum cyminum, which is found in many grocery stores.



Considered native to the Mediterranean region, black cumin seed is cultivated in North Africa, Asia, and southeastern Europe. The largest producers of black cumin seed are Egypt, India, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, and Turkey. Other species, such as Turkish black cumin (Nigella damascena ), are not used medicinally; and one type, Nigella garidella, is even poisonous.



Playfully referred to as "Love in the Mist," the black cumin seed plant has leaves that grow in pairs. The lower leaves are short and supported by slender stems, while the upper leaves generally grow to approximately 4 inches (10 cm) in length. The stalk of the plant, with its bluish white flower petals, can grow up to 18 inches (46 cm) in height while its fruit matures. At first, the seeds (the fruit of the plant) are held in a capsule in the center of the flower. The capsule opens upon maturity, revealing lightly colored seeds. It is only upon their exposure to air that the seeds become black.



Most often, the extract is produced by a process referred to as cold pressing. Temperatures no higher than 140–176°F (60–80°C) are applied to the seeds to help release the oil and preserve its benefits.



Rich with compounds such as nigellone and thymoquinone, black cumin seed is thought to contain over 100 ingredients; many remain unknown. However, experts agree that the most important compounds contained in the extract are the fatty acids and nutrients. Some components of black cumin seed extract are as follows:



myristic acid

palmitic acid

palmitoleic acid

stearic acid

oleic acid

linoleic acid (omega-6)

linolenic acid (omega-3)

arachidonic acid

protein

thiamin

riboflavin

pyridoxine

niacin

folacin

calcium

iron

copper

zinc

phosphorous

General use

Black cumin seed has been used for centuries to treat respiratory and digestive problems, parasites, and inflammation. In ancient times, it was a remedy for a variety of health conditions including, colds, infections , headaches, and toothaches. The pharoahs' personal doctors are reported to have offered black cumin seed as a digestive aid after large meals. In fact, the extract was found in the tomb of King Tutankhamun, presumably to protect him in the afterlife.



Black cumin was also used as a remedy for skin diseases, dry skin, dandruff , and wounds .



At one time, black cumin seed was highly valued in Europe, but by the eighteenth century it had lost popularity, and was primarily used as a garden decoration. However, black cumin seed extract has regained popularity, and is now more widely used as a remedy in Europe and North America.



Many herbalists in current times embrace the healing properties of black cumin seed extract. For example, the extract is sometimes used externally to treat such skin care problems as psoriasis, eczema , and dry skin, and internally to treat stomach problems, respiratory ailments, and allergies , as well as to improve circulation and the immune system. In recent years, the extract has been the subject of immune system research.



One reason that is often given for the medicinal value of black cumin seed extract is its richness in polyunsaturated fatty acids, which help to produce prostaglandin E1. Prostaglandin E1 has many functions in the body, particularly in relation to the immune system, sugar metabolism, skin infections, and blood clots . It is also believed to protect the stomach lining.



Experts point out that the medicinal value may be provided by a unique and mysterious synergy (combined action) between the multitude of compounds present in the seeds. In addition, the extract, which is more concentrated than the seeds alone, is said to have greater healing power. A study at Cairo University in Eqypt showed a boost in antibacterial activity when the extract was used in combination with antibiotics such as streptomycin and gentamicin. In the same study, it showed additional antibacterial function in combination with erythromycin, tobramycin, doxycycline, and ampicillin, to kill E. Coli and the pathogenic yeast, Candida albicans. In addition, the study showed that the extract destroyed non-fatal subcutaneous staphylococcal infection in mice.



In 2003, one study noted the antifungal activity of black cumin seed extract against Candida albicans. In the study, mice were injected with Candida albicans, producing colonies of the organism in their liver, spleen, and kidneys. The researchers found that treatment with black cumin seed extract 24 hours after inoculation inhibited growth of the Candida albicans. With continued treatment, the extract significantly decreased the amount of Candida albicans found in the kidneys, liver, and spleen.



Aside from verifying its antibacterial and antifungal properties, researchers in recent years have tested the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of black cumin seed extract. In 1995, a group of scientists from the Department of Pharmacy at King's College in London found that the extract contains these properties, and is an antioxidant as well. They believe the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant abilities may be linked to ingredients such as thymoquinone and unsaturated fatty acids. Ultimately, the researchers concluded that black cumin seed extract is a justified treatment for rheumatism and related inflammatory diseases.



In 2001, a study performed at the Department of Pharmacology at King Faisal University in Saudi Arabia, reported anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity from the use of black cumin seed extract in animals. Paw edema (swelling) was reduced, as was reaction time in response to extreme heat. A 2003 study confirmed the analgesic effects of the extract. Studies in this area are likely to continue well into the future.



Researchers have also investigated and verified the extract's antihistamine activity, focusing on nigellone, an ingredient in black cumin seed extract. One 1993 study found that nigellone acted as an inhibitory agent on histamine (a substance involved in an allergic response, causing widening of blood vessels and tightening of bronchial passages) by inhibiting protein kinase C, known to initiate histamine release. In 2003, another study concluded that black seed oil is an effective treatment for allergies.



Preparations

There are many applications made with black cumin seed extract. It can be found in teas, cough syrups, wound salves, compresses, massage oils, and other products. Black seed honey, soap, shampoo, and creams are all available commercially.



The extract has a strong flavor, which is improved by mixing it with honey. Herbal teas also help dilute its strength. As with any product used for medicinal purposes, it is important to read and follow the label instructions and warnings.



Although black cumin seed extract is not normally associated with severe skin irritation, a skin patch test should be conducted before using it for the first time. A small amount of diluted extract is placed on the inside of one elbow and covered with a bandage. After 24 hours, any redness or irritation is indicative of a negative reaction. This test should be done before a person proceeds with more extensive use.



Black cumin seed extract, in these dosages, is used as a remedy for the following conditions:



Headache. A few drops of the diluted extract are rubbed on the patient's forehead. Some patients may also find it helpful to take 1/2 teaspoon of the extract after breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Cough. The dose is 1/2 teaspoon of diluted black cumin seed extract in the morning. A dry cough may require one teaspoon of the extract twice a day, mixed with one cup of coffee or hot tea. The extract can be rubbed on the chest and back for additional relief.

Common cold. One teaspoon of the extract is mixed with hot lemon tea and honey two or three times a day.

Diarrhea. One teaspoon of extract is mixed with one cup of yogurt twice a day.

Precautions

Black cumin seed extract is not to be used during pregnancy .



Its safety in young children has not been established. Patients with liver or kidney disease are advised not to use this product unless a physician directs them to do so.



Black cumin seed extract is said to lower blood sugar levels; therefore, a diabetic patient is advised to consult with a physician before using.



Side effects

In general, if used as directed, black cumin seed extract is not associated with serious side effects. However, it has been reported that black cumin seed extract has a very low degree of toxicity, and may cause significant negative effects on liver and kidney function. A recommended daily allowance (RDA) has not been established for the extract, so it is wise to consult with a physician before beginning any internal treatment.



Interactions

There does not appear to be a list of serious interactions associated with the use of black cumin seed extract; however, it is recommended that anyone taking prescription drugs seek the opinion of a physician and/or pharmacist before using black cumin seed extract in combination with the prescribed treatment.



Resources

BOOKS

Luetjohann, S. The Healng Power of Black Cumin. Twin Trees, WI: Lotus Light Publications, 1998.



Schleicher, P., and M. Saleh The Magical Egyptian Herb for Allergies, Asthma, and Immune Disorders. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press, 2000.



PERIODICALS

Albert-Matesz, R. "One of life's tiny treasures." The Herb Companion October 2003; 16: 16–25. 1998.



Ali, B. H., and G. Blunden. "Pharmacological and toxicological properties of Nigella sativa." Phytotherapy Research. (April 2003): 299–305.



Al-Ghamdi, M.S. "The anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activity of Nigella sativa." Journal of Ethnopharmacology. (June 2001): 45–48.



Al-Naggar, T. B., M. P. Gomez-Serranillos, M. E. Carretero, and A. M. Villar. "Neuropharmacological activity of Nigella sativa L Extracts." Journal of Ethnopharmacology. (September 2003): 63–68.



Chakravarty, N. "Inhibition of histamine release from mast cells by nigellone." Annals Allergy. (March 1993): 237–42.



Hanafy, M. S., and M. E. Hatem. "Studies on the antimicrobial activity of Nigella sativa seed (black cumin)." Journal of Ethnopharmacology. (September 1991): 275–8.



Kalus, U., A. Pruss, J. Bystron, A. Smekalova, J. J. Lichius, and H. Kiesewetter. "Effect of Nigella sativa (black seed) on subjective feeling in patients with allergic diseases." Phytotherapy Research. (December 2003): 1209–14.



Khan, M. A., M. K. Ashfaq, H. S. Zuberi, M. S. Mahmood, and A. H. Gilani. "The in vivo antifungal activity of the aqueous extract from Nigella sativa seeds." Phytotherapy Research (February 2003): 183–6.

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An alternative treatment for Candida infections with Nigella sativa extracts

A. Bita, A.F. Rosu, D. Calina, L. Rosu, O. Zlatian, C. Dindere, A. Simionescu

1University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Student, Craiova, Romania

2University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Clinical pharmacy, Craiova, Romania

3University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Microbiology, Craiova, Romania

4University of Craiova, Electric technology, Craiova, Romania

Abstract

Background Nigella sativa is a herb from the Mediterranean region with antidiabetic, bronchodilator, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, lipid lowering, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.



Purpose This study aimed to reveal the antifungal activity of aqueous, methanolic and chloroform extracts obtained from the plant seeds, compared with the effect of traditional antifungals.



Materials and methods Using standard mycological diagnostic methodology The authors isolated and identified 20 strains of Candida albicans from pathological products collected from patients hospitalised in different departments of the Craiova Emergency Hospital. Aqueous, methanolic and chloroform extracts were made from the seeds of Nigella sativa, in decreasing dilutions, in which Wattman filter paper discs were soaked and dried and then used to achieve the antifungal graph by using the Kirby-Bauer diffusion technique. Simultaneously, the testing was repeated using standard antifungal disks (Becton Dickinson) and the two sets of results compared. The antifungal effect was assessed by measuring the diameter of the inhibition zone, noting the concentration per disk.



Results The results show that methanolic extracts of Nigella sativa have the strongest antifungal effect followed by the chloroform extracts. Aqueous extracts showed no antifungal activity.



Conclusions The research shows treatment with natural products in a good light as an alternative for treating fungal infections. The authors envisage Nigella sativa extract enhancing the effect of conventional therapy.

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Black seed is an effective antiinflammatory and analgesic substance

Anti-inflammatory



Animal studies have confirmed the popular claim that black seed is an effective antiinflammatory and analgesic substance. The mechanism by which black seed exerts its antiinflammatory action appears to be as a potent inhibitor of eicosanoid generation, namely thromboxane B 2 and leucotrienes B 4, by inhibiting both cyclooxygenase and lipooxygenase, respectively. In other studies, thymoquinone has been reported to have potent superoxide anion scavenging abilities and to inhibit iron-dependent microsomal lipid peroxidation. This is promising considering the fact that superoxide reacts with protein and non-protein sulfhydryls and polyunsaturated fats and initiates sprecific reactions, thus damaging cells and causing inflammation. Meanwhile free radical oxidative stress is implicated in many inflammatory diseases. Therefore, it is reasonable that the anti-inflammatory activities of thymoquinone are attributed to its antioxidant effects. Interestingly, it was found that the whole oil had both antioxidant and anti-eicosanoid effects greater than thymoquinone, the oil’s active constituent.



A recent study found black seed and thymoquinone may be an effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. This comes as no surprise, since it has been shown that thymoquinone is an inhibitor that is more potent than indomethacin of COX-2-catalyzed PGE2 production.



The immuno-modulatory properties of black seed and thymoquinone support its traditional use as a treatment for rheumatism and related inflammatory disorders.





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Abdel-Fattah AM, Matsumoto K, Watanabe H. Antinociceptive effects of Nigella sativa oil and its major component, thymoquinone, in mice. Eur J Pharmacol. 2000 Jul 14;400(1):89-97.



Al-Ghamdi MS. The anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic activity of Nigella sativa. J Ethnopharmacol. 2001 Jun;76(1):45-8.



Badary OA, Taha RA, Gamal el-Din AM, et al. Thymoquinone is a potent superoxide anion scavenger. Drug Chem Toxicol. 2003 May;26(2):87-98.



Gali-Muhtasib H, Roessner A, Schneider-Stock R. Thymoquinone: a promising anti-cancer drug from natural sources. Int J Biochem Cell Biol. 2006;38(8):1249-53.



Ghannadi A, Hajhashemi V, Jafarabadi H. An investigation of the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of Nigella sativa seed polyphenols. J Med Food. 2005 Winter;8(4):488-93.



Hajhashemi V, Ghannadi A, Jafarabadi H. Black cumin seed essential oil, as a potent analgesic and antiinflammatory drug. Phytother Res. 2004 Mar;18(3):195-9.



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Preventative care at Brooksville Cardiology

By ROXANNE DEANGELIS, ANNA LAMY

Hernando Today

Published: March 01, 2012

Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).


Chronic diseases are heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and arthritis and are the most common and costly of all health problems for Americans.

These chronic diseases are also the most preventable, stressing the importance for early detection.

Some believe early detection, like an ounce of prevention, is worth a pound of cure.

One Hernando county physician has implemented a practical approach for local patients to spot small problems before they become big ones.

Dr. Adel M. Eldin, M.D., specializing in internal medicine and cardiology, his practice is Brooksville Cardiology, explained his health and wellness program, which focuses on preventative care. He presented his program to more than 50 participants gathered at Palace Grand in Spring Hill, listening to testimonials from patients who have experienced success with the cardiology center.

"It's possible to detect problems before there's an emergency and 95 percent preventable, given our knowledge, medications and lifestyle modifications," Eldin said.

But there's one problem, Medicare and other insurance companies don't cover preventive screenings without the presence of symptoms, he advised.

"Insurance focuses on illness, rather than wellness," he said. "Wellness is there for you."

"When you invest in your health, you won't have to be part of the insurance jungle out there." Eldin said. "I've spent five years introducing a new program that identifies risks, teaches preventive care and provides an on going partnership in healthy living."

Brooksville Cardiology is a medically supervised program to prevent disease and guide people into health-related choices. They review family and medical history, assess current status, identify areas that need attention and implement a plan. The patient is involved in the decisions for well being. His staff is trained to perform screenings, non-invasively to look inside arteries for plaque buildup that can cause strokes (brain shock), aneursyms and heart attacks.

One patient drives from Ocala to come to Brooksville Cardiology.

"Dr. Eldin showed me more compassion than any doctor my whole life," said Errol Wiles. "I signed up for this program two months ago. It's been a positive experience."

He mentioned that he plans to move to Jacksonville, but will continue being a patient, driving to Brooksville for appointments.

"We become your partner and coach, not just a specialist attending to one symptom at a time," said Dr. Eldin. "We have a model we are proud of."

The member fee is $150 per month. Covered medical services include two office visits for routine check-ups, baseline cardio-vascular testing including treadmill exercise stress test, echocardiogram, vascular studies, 24-hour Holter monitor testing, monthly Coumadin check, interrogation of cardiac devices, annual flu shot, year round supply of recommended supplement of Black seed, e-newsletter, personal access to physician through email up to one time per week and referrals to other specialists when needed. Members also receive access to a webinar which features educational programs on health.

There are no denials for coverage under the plan for pre-existing conditions and no additional payments are needed for tests such as co-pays. Additionally, there are no referrals or pre-authorizations for testing. Open enrollment is available throughout the year.

"This is the way health-care is headed," he said. "We want to boost the immune system and prevent diseases."

One supplement he recommends is Black seed, or Nigella sativa. It's also referred to as black cumin.

"Nigella sativa (black seed) is an important medicinal herb. In many Arabian, Asian and African countries, black seed oil is used as a natural remedy for a wide range of diseases, including various allergies," according to a study found on the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes for Health website.

Black seed oil proved to be an effective adjuvant for the treatment of allergic diseases, based on the research.

The seeds/oil has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, antimicrobial and antineoplastic activity. The oil decreases blood pressure and increases respiration, according to other research regarding its pharmacological and toxicological properties.

The seeds have been used in the Middle East to treat asthma, bronchitis, rheumatism and related inflammatory diseases.

Researchers at Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia have studied that thymoquinone, an extract of N. sativa seed oil, blocked pancreatic cancer cell growth and killed the cells, acting as a Histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDAC) for use in psychiatry and neurology as mood stabilizers and anti-epileptics

Studies are in the early stages.

"Black seed has been around for thousands of years," said Dr. Eldin. "It is an old remedy mentioned in the Bible and was found in King Tut's tomb."

Black seed is not recommended for patients undergoing treatments for a medical condition or if they are pregnant or lactating, according to information provided by Envirotech International, Inc., the manufacturer. More information can be found at www.blessedsunnah.com.

Nigella Sativa has five FDA patents in the United States and one in the United Kingdom for the treatment of diabetes, inhibition of cancer cell growth, improvement of the immune system, viral infections, psoriasis and asthma.

For more information, Brooksville Cardiology is located at 12082 Cortez Boulevard in Brooksville, call (352) 592-4938, or email info@BrooksvilleCardiology.com. A second office is located at 2204 Ashley Oaks Circle, Suite 102 in Wesley Chapel, call (813) 994-7790.

Brooksville Cardiology will have a Heart Health and Awareness Day at 5 p.m. on Mar. 15 at the Brooksville location, which is open to the community. For more information on events and the wellness program, Brooksville Cardiology is on Facebook.

Roxanne DeAngelis is a correspondent for Hernando Today. She can be reached at rxnndeangelis@gmail.com.


 
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Kalonji Oil Application

Prophet Muhammad once stated that the black seed has the cure for every illness except death. The protective and healing powers of Kalonji seeds and Kalonji Oil are so astoundingly comprehensive and varied that for thousands of years humans have regarded it as a "Miracle Cure".

Black Seed Oil contains more than 100 components, some of which are still unidentified, that work together synergistically. It is a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids or essential fatty acids which are the building blocks of cells and help the body produce Prostaglandin E1. It is an excellent healer and its areas of application range from external skin care (psoriasis, eczema, dry skin, joints & scalp massage) to internal use as a treatment for various complaints (asthma, arthritis, immune system).

Black seeds are rich sources of calcium, iron, sodium and potassium. Required in small amounts of body, these elements help to strengthen immune system, promote lactation and thus give the oil therapeutic uses as anti-histamine, anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-tumor and anti-bacterial.


Modern research indicates use of Kalonji oil as analgesic that dampens sensation of pain, anthelmintic that destroys intestinal worms, anti-bacterial that inhibits the growth of bacteria, anti-spasmodic that eases muscle cramps, anti-tumor that prevents the formation of tumors, carminative that stimulates digestion, diaphoretic that induces perspiration during fever to cool, diuretic stimulating urination to relieve bloating, galactogogue for stimulating the action of milk in new mothers, immunomodulator that strengthens immune system activity as needed for optimum balance and laxative which causes relaxation of the bowels.


KALONJI OIL WHEN TAKEN AS APPROPRIATE DOSAGE CAN BE MOST EFFECTIVE IN TREATING NUMBER OF HEALTH AILMENTS LIKE:

HYPERTENSION

HEART ATTACK

DIABETES

SKIN DIESEASES

HAIR PROBLEMS

DENTAL DISEASES

POLIO AND PARALYSIS (Laqwa)

MEMORY POWER

GENERAL WEAKNESS

CANCER

HEADACHE & EARACHE

TOOTHACHE

FALLING OF HAIRS PREMATURELY

ROUND WORMS AND TAPE WORMS IN THE STOMACH

JAUNDICE

DANDRUFF

PSORIASIS

ASTHMA, COUGH & ALLERGY

JOINT-PAINS AND ARTHRITIS

LADIES DISEASES

COUGH & ASTHMA

BACKACHE

GASTROINTESTINAL

SWELLING OF THROAT, LUNGS PROBLEM

MATERNITY

DIGESTION OF FOOD, COLOUR OF FACE, ETC.

BALDNESS OF HEAD

PILES

MENSTRUATIONS PROBLEM

HIGH TEMPERATURE

PERSISTENT COUGH

UTERUS PROBLEMS

STAMMERING

IN ALL EAR DISEASES

FAIRNESS OF FACE

TREATMENT FOR BALDNESS

DYSENTRY, DIARRHEA

LIVER DISORDER AND JAUNDICE

BURNING MICTURITION

ECZEMA

STOMACH PAIN

COUGH, BRONCHITIS

GASTRIC TROUBLES

MEDICINE FOR DIGESTION

DIABETES (Sugar)

DYSPEPSIA INDIGESTION, GASES, STOMACH IRRITATION AND STOMACH ACHE

RENAL COLI (Kidney pain)

TREATMENT OF SWELLING OF VITAL ORGAN

REVITALIZING OF THE BODY

FRESHNESS AND HANDSOMENESS

BLOOD PRESSURE

PILES, OOZING OF BLOOD, CONSTIPATION

SKIN DISEASES (White/Black Spots)

BLOOD DEFICIENCY

CRACKED HAND AND FOOT WITH OOZING BLOOD

BURNING SENSATION IN STOMACH

SOUND SLEEP

ASTHMA

OBESITY

FROM HEAD TO TOE

POISONOUS VIRUS

NAUSEA OR VOMITING

HEART ATTACK, SWELLING ON BREATHING VEINS

TO MAINTAIN HEALTHY BODY

SEVERE COLD

TOOTH PAIN AND SWELLJNG OF GUMS

ANY TYPE OF SWELLING

BURNS

SWELLING OF STOMACH

JOINT PAINS, BACK ACHE & NECK PAIN

BLEEDING RELATED DISEASES OF WOMENS

SEXUAL DISORDERS

GASES AND ACIDITY

HALF SIDE HEADACHE

SHIVERING

HEARING PROBLEM, EAR PAIN, FLOW OF PUSS

HICCUPS

CONSTIPATION

LEPROSY

CHEST IRRITATION AND STOMACH TROUBLE

TUMOUR

BRAIN FEVER

KIDNEY TROUBLE, INFECTION IN THE KIDNEY

STOMACH ACHE IN CHILDREN

PILES, FLOW OF BLOOD, CONSTIPATION

SIMPLE FEVER

STONE IN KIDNEY, BLADDER AND UTERUS

EPILEPSY

FACIAL PROBLEM, PIMPLES, RED GRANULES AND ANY TYPE OF SPOTS

MALE RELATED DISEASES: NIGHT DISCHARGE

WORMS IN THE STOMACH

MADNESS AND PILES

SKIN DISEASE RELATED TO PIMPLES BOILS

TO KEEP THE FACE AND SKIN SMOOTH

DISEASES OF LIVER & ABDOMEN

BITING OF SNAKE AND OTHER CREATURES

FOR ACTIVENESS

FOR INCREASING MOTHER'S MILK

LEPROSY, WHITE SPOTS OF ANY KIND

STOMACH PAIN (all types)

SINUS, COLD

BEAUTIFULNESS

DISEASES OF ABDOMEN

WEAKNESS OF HEART (Heart Trouble)

WEAK MEMORY

CATARACT

NAUSEA AND VOMITING







HYPERTENSION:




Hypertension or High Blood Pressure is also called as "The silent Killer "because it can develop several potentially fatal complications such as heart attacks or strokes. Black Seed Oil or Kalonji Oil offers the best cure for this disease as it stimulates the production of Prostoglandin E1 in the body that helps to lower blood pressure. It releases excess fluid and thus helps to relieve arterial pressure.



Recommended dosage:



Take half teaspoon of Black seed oil with any hot drink at any time.

Take 2 lobes of garlic daily on empty stomach.







DIABETES:



Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels, that result from defects in insulin secretion.



There are two types of diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes.



Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults as body does not produce insulin where as



Type 2 diabetes is caused body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin.



Obesity or overweight is the main cause of Type II Diabetes. Benefits of Black seed oil for diabetes in human beings have been confirmed by well known physician and herbalist Muhammed Salim Khan. Black seed oil with good diet has revealed to reduce blood glucose levels significantly.



Recommended Dosage:



Mix half tea spoon of Kalonji oil in hot water and drink it twice daily once in the morning and also before going to bed.

Avoid oily food stuff, particularly fried items.





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COUGH & ASTHMA:



Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing. Kalonji oil offers excellent treatment for cough and asthma when taken according to this dosage.



Recommended Dosage:



Mix teaspoon of Kalonji oil in boiling water and inhale the vapour twice a day.

Take half teaspoon of Kalonji oil daily in the morning.

Apply Kalonji oil to chest and back.







HEART ATTACK, SWELLING ON BREATHING VEINS:



Kalonji Oil is proven to be effective treatment for ailments like blockage of heart valve, breathing problem, cold sweating and pressure on heart. A heart attack occurs when blood flow to a section of heart muscle becomes blocked. This occurs mainly when the triglycerides levels in cholesterol increase. These fatty particles travel through the blood and have the potential to stick to the vessel walls causing occlusions resulting in a heart stroke. Kalonji oil helps to reduce the levels of triglycerides in cholesterol thus reducing chances of heart attack.



Recommended Dosage:



Take half tea spoon of Kalonji oil mixed with any hot drink daily in the morning.

This will liquefy the fats and open the veins and arteries.

Avoid fatty items.





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CANCER:



Black seed has been identified to be highly beneficial in the treatment of cancer as it contains components like thymoquinoline and dithymoquinone that have been shown to inhibit tumour cells. Patented by the FDA in USA in 2 separate cases for the treatment of cancer, black seed oil is considered serious remedy for cancer which can prevent the side effects of anti cancer chemo-therapy and support the immune system.



Recommended Dosage:



Take one glass grape juice and half tea spoon Kalonji oil and use thrice a day once in the morning before breakfast, after lunch and after dinner.

Take one kg barley and two kgs of wheat flour, mix together, make bread (roti) and give to the patient for forty days.

Avoid Potato, Arvee and Brinjal.







LADIES DIESEASES:



Kalonji oil is proven to be most effective in curing the most common diseases that most of the women across the globe suffer from. These ladies diseases are stoppage of menses for long term, stomach pain and other secret diseases like Leucorrhoea, White Discharge, Menses discharges 2 to 4 times a month, stomach pain and back pain.



Recommended Dosage:



In case of ladies diseases like Leucorrhoea, white discharge, menses discharges 2 to 4 times a month, stomach pain and back pain dosage is -

Take two glasses of water and put 25 gms of mint, boil for 20 minutes. Add half tea spoon Kalonji oil. Drink before the breakfast and after dinner for forty days. Avoid pickles, brinjal egg and fish.





For stoppage of menses for long term, stomach pain the dosage is -

Take one cup of warm water add half tea spoon kalonji oil and two spoons honey one time in the morning before the breakfast and in the night after dinner. Treatment may continue for month. Avoid potato and Brinjal.





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SKIN DIESEASES, PIMPLES, BOILS, PSORIASIS:



Black seed oil may be used to heal a number of skin conditions. Since black seed oil alleviates itching and aids in preventing infection, it's an effective way to treat psoriasis without the use of prescription drugs.



Recommended Dosage:



For psoriasis, mix juice of six limes with 50 gms of Kalonji oil and rub on the affected areas.

For skin diseases, pimples and boils before going to bed apply Kalonji oil on the affected areas of the body, in the morning wash with soap. Continue this treatment for 21 days.







HEADACHE & EARACHE:



Black seed oil is proven very effective for treating headaches by regulating the hormonal system, promoting prostaglandin effect and increasing elimination of uric acid. It is the best remedy for relief from earaches.



Recommended Dosage:



Apply Black Seed oil to the forehead, the sides of face adjacent to the ears and behind the ears.

Take half teaspoon of Kalonji oil for 3 days.





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BACKACHE AND RHEUMATIC PAINS



Rheumatism refers to the medical problems of joints and connective tissues. Rheumatics often suffer from intestinal mycosis and the formation of too many acid toxins. For backache and rheumatism, black seed oil is the best solution. It has an anti-inflammatory effect that reduces crystallisation and improves blood circulation in the painful areas of the body.



Recommended Dosage:



Warm Kalonji oil slightly & apply to the area thoroughly, massaging the bone, not the skin & drink half teaspoon of Kalonji oil for 30 days.







HAIR PROBLEMS, HAIR LOSS:



Black seed strengthens the scalp and hair follicles and reduces hair fall. Massaging the hair with Black Seed Oil regularly may prevent premature hair graying.



Scrub the scalp thoroughly with lemon juice, leave it for 15 minutes & shampoo & let dry then apply Kalonji oil to whole scalp, continue for 6 weeks.





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TOOTHACHE:



Black Seed Oil has been found to be very effective at treating toothaches. To alleviate the soreness and pain, simply rub a small amount of the oil on the affected gum and tooth, and repeat for 15 seconds.



You can also mix a half teaspoon of Black Seed Oil in a small glass of warm water, and gargle with it.







GASTROINTESTINAL PROBLEMS:



Black Seed oil contains saponin, melanthin and nigellin, having strong eliminating qualities cleaning the intestines and also increasing urine secretion therefore releasing more toxins. It is thus most effective in treating ailments like flatulence, heartburn, constipation and intestinal fungi.





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DENTAL DISEASES:



For dental problems like premature fall of teeth, weakness of teeth, flow of blood from the teeth, bad smell of the mouth, swelling on gums take one cup of curd and half tea spoon of Kalonji oil, use this mixture twice a day, once in the morning before the breakfast and at night after dinner.



Not only for these Kalonji oil can also be used for treating jaundice, eye diseases, piles, stomach problems like digestive problems, constipation, dyspepsia & worms in stomach, dysentery, anemia, epilepsy, uterus problems, arthritis, polio, leprosy, nausea, vomiting, meningitis, obesity, chest irritations and weaknesses in men.







ASTHMA, COUGH & ALLERGY:



For the treatment of these diseases the following method is adopted. Take a cup of warm water, one spoon honey and 2.5 ml Kalonji oil. Mix together and drink in the morning before the breakfast. Similarly after dinner in the night. Treatment for forty days. Avoid cool food stuff.





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DIABETES (Sugar):



For the treatment of this disease the following method is adopted. Take one cup decoction (Black tea), mix 2.5, ml. Kalonji oil and drink it in the morning & before going to bed. Avoid oily food stuff, particularly fried items. If any other allopathic treatment is going on, continue that treatment. After 20 days check sugar, if it is normal Allopathic treatment should be stopped and Kalonji treatment be continued. After forty days, sweet can be taken to check your sugar level. If it is normal stop the treatment.







POLIO AND PARALYSIS (Laqwa):



Take one cup of warm water, add one spoon honeyand 2.5 ml. Kalonji oil and drink this mixture twice daily. And for children in two spoons milk add 3 drops of Kalonji oil and use this mixture three times a day. Treatment may continue for forty days





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JOINT-PAINS AND ARTHRITIS, etc.:



Take one spoon of vinegar, add 2.5 ml of Kalonji oil and mix two spoons honey, drink twice a day (In the morning before breakfast and in the night after dinner)







DYSPEPSIA INDIGESTION, GASES, STOMACH IRRITATION AND STOMACH ACHE:



In these cases take 5 ml. one spoon of ginger juice add 2.5 ml. Kalonji oil and drink twice a day. This treatment is also useful for removing obesity. This treatment also makes the patient slim.





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OPHTHALMIC DISEASE:



Redness of eyes, cataract, eye's troubles, eye weakness and watering etc. Treatment - Take one cup of carrots juice mixed with 2.5 ml. Kalonji oil and use this mixture twice a day (in the morning before breakfast and in the night after dinner, Treatment may continue for forty (40) days. Avoid : Pickles, Brinjal, egg and fish.







LADIES DISEASES



LADIES DISEASES (Leucorrhoea, White Discharge, Menses, discharges 2 to 4 times a month , stomach pain, back pain) Treatment - Take mint (Pudina leaves) add two glasses of water and boil, then add 2.5 ml. Kalonji oil and drink one time in the morning before the breakfast and in the night at the time of going to bed. Treatment may continue for forty day. Avoid pickle, brinjal egg and fish:





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REVITALIZING OF THE BODY:



Take one cup juice of orange (Malta) add 2.5 ml. Kalonji oil and drink it. Laziness and tiredness will be removed.







MEMORY POWER:



To increase the memory power. Take 10 gm. mint (Pudina leaves) and boil it with the water and add 2.5 ml. Kalonji oil and use it twice a day. Treatment for twenty one days.





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RENAL COLI (Kidney pain):



Take 250 grams Kalonji, grind it and take one cup of honey, mix together. Out of this mixture take two spoons of mixture and add half cup water and 2.5 ml. Kalonji oil and use it once a day. Treatment may continue for twenty one days.







FRESHNESS AND HANDSOMENESS :



: Take one spoon of olive oil, mix together with 2.5 ml. Kalonji oil and rub it on the face. After one hour wash it with soap water. Treatment may continue for one week.





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GENERAL WEAKNESS:



Take 2.5 ml. Kalonji oil & add one spoon honey. Mix together and use it once in a day. General Weakness and other diseases will be removed.







TREATMENT OF SWELLING OF VITAL ORGAN:



First wash them with soap water and dry. Slightly rub the Kalonji oil on the swelled part and keep it as it is for the next day morning. Treatment may continue for three days.





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BLOOD PRESSURE:



In any hot drink, tea / coffee, add 2.5 m.l. Kalonji oil and use this mixture twice a day. Also eat two cloves of garlic daily.







FALLING OF HAIRS PREMATURELY:



Rub lime juice on the head & leave it for fifteen minutes, then wash it with shampoo, after getting dried rub Kalonji oil all over the head. Falling of hairs will be controlled within a week. Treatment may continue for one week.





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PILES, OOZING OF BLOOD, CONSTIPATION



Take 2.5 ml. Kalonji oil mixed with one cup decoction (Black tea) twice a day (One in morning before breakfast and in the night). Avoid hot and spicy items.







SKIN DISEASES (White/Black Spots):



In one cup of vinegar add 2.5 m.l. Kalonji oil and apply that on the affected area before going to sleep and take bath in the morning. Treatment may continue until you get relief.





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ROUND WORMS AND TAPE WORMS IN THE STOMACH:



Take half spoon vinegar mixed with 2.5 m.l. of Kalonji oil and use it twice a day and eat some coconut pieces Avoid sugar items.







CRACKED HAND AND FOOT WITH OOZING BLOOD :



Take one glass of sweet lime (Mausambbi) juice and add 2.5 m.l. Kalonji oil and use this mixture twice a day (in the morning before breakfast and in the night before going to bed). Avoid chicken, egg, brinjal. Use also herbal ointment made from Kalonji.





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BLOOD DEFICIENCY (Anemia) and Ulcer In the Intestine :



Take a branch of mint (Pudina leaves), mix with water, boil it and make a cup of juice and add 2.5 m.l. Kalonji oil and use this mixture twice a day (once in the morning and second time in the evening). Use curd regularly with food. Treatment may continue for 21 days.







JAUNDICE:



Take one cup of milk, add 2.5 ml. Kalonji oil & use this mixture twice a day (once in the morning and once after the dinner). Treatment may continue for one week. Avoid fatty and sour eatable items.





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BURNING SENSATION IN STOMACH:



Take one cup sweet lime (Mausambi) juice, add 2.5 m.l. Kalonji oil. Use this mixture twice a day (in the morning before breakfast and in the evening before going to bed). Treatment may continue for 10 days. Avoid hot stuff items, chilly and sour food items.







OBESITY:



Mix 5 m.l. Kalonji oil. with two spoons of honey in luke warm water and take twice a day. Avoid taking rice.





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DANDRUFF :



Mix 10 gms. of Kalonji oil, 30 gms of Olive oil, 30 gms of Mehendi powder. Heat for a while. Apply after the paste becomes cool.







SOUND SLEEP:



After dinner take 2.5 m.l. Kalonji oil with one spoon of honey, you will get sound sleep.





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FROM HEAD TO TOE :



Mix one cup of orange juice with half tea spoon Kalonji oil, take before breakfast and at bedtime Treatment four months.







PSORIASIS :



Mix Juice of six limes with 50gms. of Kalonji oil together, rub on the affected places.







ASTHMA :



Mix little (Pinch) salt, 2.5 spoon Kalonji oil with one spoon pure Ghee and apply/rub on chest and throat. Simultaneously drink mixture of 2.5 spoon Kalonji oil and Two spoon honey twice a day.





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Applications in Food Preparation:



Black seed oil is a rich source of nutritional value and contains monosaccharides and non-starch polysaccharide component which is useful source of dietary fibre. It contains essential fatty acids which cannot be prepared by body alone therefore we acquire them through food.



In food main application area of Nigella lies in Turkey, Libanon and Iran especially in bread preparation. From Iran, Nigella has stepped into Northern India where it is used for vegetable dishes. It is fried or dry-roasted before usage to enhance the taste. In the states of West Bengal and Sikkim it is used in the preparation of panch phoron, a spicy mixture used to flavor meat dishes.

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Black Seed Oil and Asthma

Asthma is thought to be caused by a number of environmental and genetic factors and is heavily influenced by the immune system. New research has shown that the oil of a tiny black seed from Western Asia may be the key to both the prevention and treatment of immune-related Asthma.

The Nigella sativa (black seed) oil contains over 100 known health-promoting properties including a wide range of the most potent antioxidants, B vitamins, 15 amino-acids, essential fatty acids, and an array of vital organic minerals. However, researchers believe that it is a substance called ‘nigellone’ that may be the real hero as it protects sufferers from histamine-induced bronchial spasms and significantly relieves the symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, and general coughing.

Twenty-nine asthmatic adults were randomly divided into a control group (14 patients) and treatment group (15 patients), and monitored for 3 months.Asthma symptom score, asthma severity, frequency of symptoms/week and wheezing were recorded on the first visit, then again after 45 days and finally, at the end of the study. Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) were also measured, and the drug regimen of the patients was evaluated at three different visits.
The researchers found that all asthma symptoms, frequency of asthma symptoms/week, chest wheezing, and PFT values in the treatment group significantly improved in the second and third visits compared with the first visit. In addition, further improvement of chest wheezing and severity of disease on the third visit were observed compared with the second visit in this group. Most significantly, by the the third visit (90 days) all symptoms in the treatment group were significantly different from those of the control group.

In addition, the researchers observed that the usage of inhaler and oral ß-agonists, oral corticosteroid, oral theophylline and even inhaler corticosteroid by those patients in the treatment group decreased by the end of the study while there were no obvious changes in usage of the drugs in control patients.


The researchers concluded that the results of the study indicate that Nigella Sativa Oil both alleviates and prevents asthma symptoms and warrant further research. For more information on Nigella Sativa visit: www.nigella-sativa-research.com

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Black Seed Oil For Hemorrhoids?

Black seed oil for hemorrhoids sufferers? There are those who claim that black seed oil will cure any ailment from cancer to flat feet. A miracle cure? I decided to investigate and see what use black seed oil would be for hemorrhoids sufferers in particular. In my researches I started with Wikipedia and ended up at the British Library for nearly three weeks. This is what I found about the healing properties (or otherwise) of black seed oil for hemorrhoids and other ailments…

Black seed oil comes from an annual flowering plant called nigella sativa, which is native to south and south-west Asia. Its fruit is a large inflated capsule, full of seeds. These black seeds are used as a spice and are often called kalon ji – or black onion seeds. There are many names and it is sometimes confused with cumin, sesame, fenugreek and other aromatic seeds. The oil that is obtained from these seeds is said to have miraculous healing powers, especially in Islamic cultures. The sayings of Prophet Mohammed underline the significance of black onion seeds. According to a hadith told by Abu Hurerah, he says, “I have heard Hazrat Muhammad saying that the black granules (kalonji) is the remedy for all diseases except death.”

The black onion seeds have been traditionally used in the Middle East, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other South Asian countries to treat illnesses such as asthma, bronchitis, rheumatism and other similar inflammatory diseases. Its many uses have earned black cumin seed the Arabic approbation Habbatul barakah, meaning the “seed of blessing”. But what use is black seed oil for hemorrhoids sufferers?

Black Seed Oil For Hemorrhoids Research?

Aside from plenty of anecdotal evidence – much of it from Islamic countries – I could find no scientific evidence that there has been any use of black seed oil for hemorrhoids research in clinical trials, which is a pity. But reported used of black seed oil in treating inflamation and skin conditions does point to a successful outcome in the use of black seed oil for hemorrhoids cases.

As I say, black seed (nigella sativa) oil has been successfully used to treat skin conditions like boils and eczema all over the Middle East and Asia for centuries. It is also said to be wonderful for cold symptoms, although one does wonder why western chemists have not stolen this idea and included it in their branded medicines if it is so successful. Quite a few researchers have also studied the reaction of nigella sativa towards cancer, and the results have been very heartening.

Clinical trials showed that Nigella Sativa oil (not black cumin seed oil) contains nigellone, which was shown to protect guinea pigs from histamine-induced bronchial spasms.

Black Seed Oil For Hemorrhoids & Other Scientific findings:

An unpublished report from an Ayurvedic Center in Kerala showed that two out of three patients with hemorrhoids reported no further symptoms after using black seed oil for hemorrhoids poultices.

The presence of an antitumor sterol, beta-sitosterol, shows that the oil’s traditional use in treating tumors and abscesses of the eyes, abdomen and liver is sound.

Nigella sativa has also been reported to reduce calculi formation on the kidneys of rat in tests.

Thymoquinone, an extract of nigella sativa seed oil, was shown in tests at the Kimmel Cancer Center in Philadelphia to block pancreatic cancer cell growth.

Nigella sativa oil has been effective in treating dependence on opium-derived narcotics.

The search for proof that black seed oil for hemorrhoids sufferers is helpful, turned up some slightly disturbing results. It seems that nigella sativa oil contains melanthin, tannin, nigilline and damascene. Melanthin can be very toxic in fairly sizable doses and nigelline is a paralytic, so it is clear that care must be taken when administering nigella sativa oil. Perhaps it should be looked at in conjunction with complimentary (and 100% effective) natural hemorrhoids remedies such as that provided by world-renowned health expert Jessica Wright.
 
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For Energy and Improved Immune System Try Nigella Sativa

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Date: Tuesday, 24-January-2012 18:07:19


Nigella sativa will improve your immune system when taken properly. Nigella sativa is also known as black cumin, black seeds, kalonji, haba al-baraka (Arabic) and gizhah (Arabic). For over 2000 years people in the Middle East used this miraculous seed to cure everything from headaches to acne. Only recently did the world stand up to notice that this miraculous and healing remedy had more benefits than to cure just migraines.



There have been more than 250 studies done to show the efficacy of Nigella sativa. Recently in the news we have been hearing more and more about its effect on pancreatic cancer. Besides pancreatic cancer, breast, colon and prostate cancers have also been studied and shown positive results. Nigella has more than 100 chemical compounds and some of the ingredients are yet to be discovered and identified.







For Energy and Improved Immune System Try Nigella Sativa



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Can black seed or Nigella Sativa really help us?

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Post subject: can black seed or Nigella Sativa really help us.Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:05 am
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Posts: 1302 First of all I am saw some reports on messo about testicular cancer resulting from the use of finasteride / dutasteride.



Now I searched and found this. please look at the healing power of black seed.



http://www.vetmedmosul.org/ijvs/media/conf-2-20e.pdf



if you look at page 126 at figures 2 and 6 you can see clearly how much nigella sativa has improved sperm qualities.



There are so many benefits mentioned in all over the nets that they are hard to believe.

Can some one find any negative information and post it over here. I seriously thinking to go and buy the extract and start using it.
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scaredtodeath Post subject: Re: can black seed or Nigella Sativa really help us.Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 2:19 pm

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Location: Pittsburgh, PA sounds promising - why not try??

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Posts: 1302 yes I would soon give it a try but I want to as critical as possible as well. I am in search of it's negative side effects, or any story on any forum whick tells other wise.I am also looking how it affects gynocomastia. If you or any other user can find it , please post it.

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Nigella Sativa & Asthma

Overview

If you suffer from asthma, using nigella sativa as a complementary treatment may help to improve your symptoms. Nigella sativa, also known as black cumin or kalanji, is a medicinal spice that has been used in African, Middle Eastern, European, Asian and Indian herbal medicine and cooking for thousands of years. Medical research is now supporting many of the folk uses of nigella sativa, including the treatment of lung problems, allergies and asthma. Talk with your doctor and registered medical herbalist to determine if nigella sativa is right for you.



Bronchodilation

Nigella sativa has a specific antiasthmatic action in humans, working directly on the lungs to open up air passages. In a study published in "Phytomedicine" in 2010, researchers from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in Iran discovered that nigella sativa was significantly effective in reducing the asthmatic symptoms in 15 patients. Nigella sativa improved the results of all pulmonary function tests in the treated patients, indicating that the plant may work in the same way as bronchodilatory drugs. However, compared to pharmaceutical medications, the effects of nigella sativa extract are only mild to modest in strength. Talk with your physician before combining nigella sativa with prescribed bronchodilators, as it may potentiate their action.



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Lung Inflammation

When you suffer from an attack of asthma, the release of immune and inflammatory chemicals in the lungs causes constriction and inflammation to occur. However, when taking nigella sativa, the hyper-responsiveness of the immune system is dampened. In a study published in "The Journal of Ethnopharmacology" in 2011, researchers from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in Iran treated guinea pigs with nigella sativa to test the effect of the plant on the lung tissues and immune system. Nigella sativa prevented inflammation and reduced immune responsiveness in lung tissues of the animals by suppressing the expression of white blood cells and inflammatory chemicals.



Allergies

In a review of research published in "Phytotherapy Research" in 2003, researchers compared the results of four studies using nigella sativa to treat 152 patients with allergies. People treated with nigella sativa noticed a significant difference in their symptoms, regardless of whether they suffered from asthma, eczema or hay fever. Nigella sativa also had a mild positive effect on triglyceride and HDL cholesterol levels. While researchers do not know precisely how this plant works, it is clear that nigella sativa has a significant antiallergy action that benefits a wide range of allergy sufferers.



Safety and Toxicity

According to Drug Information Online, nigella sativa is considered safe, nontoxic and well-tolerated by the majority of the population. Some cases of adverse reactions have been reported, but these have been from the topical use of the nigella sativa seed oil. No drug interactions are currently known, but you should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining herbal remedies with prescription medications.



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"Phytomedicine"; Antiasthmatic effect of Nigella sativa in airways of asthmatic patients.; M.H. Boskabady, et al; 2010

"The Journal of Ethnopharmacology"; The effect of Nigella sativa alone, and in combination with dexamethasone, on tracheal muscle responsiveness and lung inflammation in sulfur mustard exposed guinea pigs; Boskabady, et al; 2011

"Phytotherapy Research"; Effect of Nigella sativa (black seed) on subjective feeling in patients with allergic diseases.; U. Kallus, et al; 2003

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About this Author

Joel Le Blanc is a professional writer for various websites. Le Blanc is currently a student at the University of Canterbury, where he studies English literature, folklore and creative writing. He holds a Diploma in Herbal Medicine and has studied massage, nutrition, bach flowers and reiki

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Effects of Nigella Sativa and Albendazole alone and in combination in Toxocara Canis infected mice

Abstract

Objective: Nigella sativa extract has been used in the Middle East as a traditional medicine for several complaints. We aimed to evaluate the biochemical, histopathological and hematologic changes in Toxocara canis-infected mice after treatment with Nigella sativa extract, albendazole or a combination of both.

Methods: This comparative study was conducted between June and July 2008 at the Itarran University Saniturla Turkey. Sixty healthy adult BALB/c male mice were randomly divided into six groups (D0-D5). Mice in groups D1-D5 received 500 embryonated T. canis eggs via esophageal tube. Groups D0 and D1 served as a non-infected sham group and an infected control group, respectively. Groups D2 and D3 received 100 and 200 mg/kg N. sativa extract (NSE), respectively. Group D4 received 100 mg/kg albendazole. Group D5 received the combination dose (100+100 mg/kg NSE+albendazole).

Results: Treatment with N. sativa of both doses or the combination dose of N. sativa and albendazole reduced the degree of inflammation and necrosis, lead to a reduction in the percentage of eosinophils and decreased the elevated liver enzyme levels.

Conclusion: These results indicate that N. sativa has a potent effect in protection against organ damage induced by T. canis infection.

Keywords: Toxocariasis, Mice, Serum liver enzymes, Nigella sativa, Albendazole, Eosinophils (JPMA 61:866; 2011).

Introduction

Herbal medicines are used for treatment of many clinical diseases, but little is known about their mode of action. In recent years, Nigella sativa L (Family Ranunculaceae) has been used in the Middle East as a traditional medicine for many complaints.1 The majority of research has focused on its antifungal, antibacterial, antihelminthic, antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects.2-6 Toxocariasis is a zoonotic disease caused by ingestion of embryonated eggs of the roundworm Toxocara canis of which the adult form inhabits the small intestine of infected dogs. About 100% of puppies have ascarid infections during the first 3 weeks of life and 50% at 4 months. During this period, puppies excrete billions of ascarid eggs.7 Mammals, including rabbits, rats, mice and monkeys, serve as paratenic hosts. Humans are infected accidentally by ingestion of the embryonated eggs, resulting in visceral larva migrans (VLM) or ocular larva migrans (OLM).8 Experimentally, mice infection results from ingestion of the second stage of the larvae.9 The second stage larvae hatch in the stomach of the mouse and invade whole small intestine within 2 hours.10 The larvae reach the liver and lungs within the first 2-3 days, then the muscular system and brain 7 days after infection. The larvae produce antigen, enzymes and cuticle components which eventually cause tissue damage, necrosis and inflammatory reactions that lead to an increase in eosinophil count.11

No specific drug for the treatment of VLM and OLM has been investigated in well-controlled studies.3 However, a number of other studies concerning the effects of several antihelminthic drugs on human or experimental animal models have been conducted, using different therapeutic procedures. The drugs available for the treatment of toxocariasis presenting as VLM is limited to albendazole, tiabendazole, tinidazole and diethylcarbamazine.12,13

Considering the side effects of these drugs we focused on traditional medicine Nigella sativa with the aim to evaluate the biochemical, histopathological and haematologic changes in T. canis-infected mice after treatment with N. sativa, albendazole or a combination of both.


Methods

Animals Design:

A total of 60 healthy adult male BALB/c mice weighing 32 ± 2 g were maintained in accordance with the National Institutes of Health Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. Animals were obtained from Istanbul University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology. Animals were housed individually in polypropylene cages under environmentally controlled conditions (room temperature 22 ± 2°C, humidity 60% and 12/12 light/dark cycle) with free access to standard rodent food (Ankara pellet feed factory, Ankara, Turkey) and water for duration of the study. The Institutional Animal Ethics Committee of Harran University approved animal protocols in advance before the experiment begun. The mice were acclimatized to the laboratory conditions 2 weeks prior to the experiment.

Egg Collection and Preparation:

T. canis worms were collected from naturally infected puppies (taken from a dog shelter in Sanliurfa). The embryonated eggs were removed by dissection of the uteri of the worms according to a method described by Bowman et al.14 The eggs were diluted with 10% gum arabic suspension to achieve 500 embryonated eggs in 1 ml of suspension.

Plant Material and Drug Preparation:

N. sativa seeds were purchased from a local herbal shop in Sanliurfa Turkey. The seeds were cleaned, washed, dried and grounded into fine powder using an electrical mill. The powder was macerated in methanol for 24 hours and then evaporated in a rotary evaporator and dried by lyophilization. Two different doses of extract were prepared (100 and 200 mg/kg bodyweight) and suspended in 10% gum arabic (Merck, Chemical Company, Darmstadt, Germany). Albendazole was purchased from Sigma (St. Louis, MO, USA) and dissolved in 1% dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), prepared as 100 mg/kg bodyweight and suspended in 10% gum arabic.

Experimental Conditions:

A total of 60 healthy adult BALB/c male mice were randomly divided into six groups (n=10). Groups D0 and D1 received orally 1 ml of vehicle (10% gum arabic suspension) and served as a non-infected sham group and an infected control group, respectively. Mice in groups D1-D5 received 500 embryonated T. canis eggs via esophageal tube. The treatment was given at 24 hours post-infection in groups D2-D5. Groups D2 and D3 received 100 and 200 mg/kg bodyweight N. sativa extract, respectively. Group D4 received 100 mg/kg bodyweight albendazole. Group D5 received the combination dose (100 mg/kg bodyweight N. sativa extract+100 mg/kg bodyweight albendazole). The treatment was given for 7 consecutive days to all groups.

At the end of the experiment, all animals were killed by cervical dislocation, and their liver, lungs, brain and muscles were removed. Each liver was weighed on an analytical balance and divided into two portions; one portion was used for histopathological examination.

Worm Recovery and Larvae Count:

The left lung, one portion of liver and muscles were finely minced. The larvae were recovered according to the method described by Parsons and Grieve15 with little modification. The tissues were weighed and then digested individually in pepsin-HCl solution (pH 1-2, 500 IU pepsin/g tissue) (Sigma-Aldrich, Hyderabad, India) and incubated for 3 hours at 37°C with periodic agitation. Cellular debris was removed after centrifugation. Subsequently, the sedimentation of particles in liquid were poured into a centrifuge tube and stored in a refrigerator at 4°C for 24 hours. The sediment liquid was centrifuged for 2 minutes at 1500 rpm and 2 ml of the sediment was collected and vortexed. Larvae in the sediment were counted under a light stereomicroscope. The brain of each mouse was removed, minced into small pieces, macerated carefully between two slides to ensure a thin layer, and the larvae were counted under a light microscope.

Histological Examination:

Organs, including the liver and lungs, were removed, washed with physiologic solution and fixed separately in neutral formaldehyde overnight, dehydrated in graded ethanol, cleared in xylene, and processed in ParaplastR (Fluka Chemika AG Buchs, Switzerland) at 58°C. 4-5 µm-thick sections were prepared and stained with haematoxylin and eosin (H&E). Three slides were prepared for each tissue and randomly selected for examination by a blinded pathologist. The gross necrotic lesions were histologically identified as large, subcapsular eosinophilic areas of necrotic hepatocytes. Inflammatory foci were defined as discrete clusters of 10 to 80 individual, small, nucleated cells visible throughout the liver. The site of inflammation was taken into consideration only if well-defined lesions and inflammatory foci were present. The degree of inflammation or damage was scored and categorized into four levels: normal (0), no inflammation; mild (1+), <3 foci/area; moderate (2+), 3-6 foci/area and severe (3+), >6 foci/area. Three slides were evaluated for each animal. The mean of all the individual scores was calculated and used for analysis.

Serum Enzyme Analysis:

Blood was collected from all animals under ether anaesthesia, and by heart puncturing according to the procedure approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). The blood samples were allowed to clot at room temperature. Serum was separated by centrifugation at 3000 rpm for 10-15 minutes and utilized for the measurement of biochemical parameters. Assay kits for the measurement of serum enzymes aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) were purchased from Randox Laboratories Ltd (Ardmore, Crumlin, UK). Measurements were performed with a UV spectrophotometer in accordance with the manufacturer\'s instructions.

Statistical Analysis:

Inter-group comparisons were conducted using the Kruskal-Wallis test followed by Dunn\'s multiple comparison of means test. All results are presented as mean±SD. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results

The total larval burden in the infected control group D1 was 61. Burden was 28 in the examined lungs (45.9%), 18 in liver (29.5%), 12 in the carcass (19.7%) and 3 in brain (4.9%). Treatment with N. sativa alone reduced the total larval burden to 42 and 37 in groups D2 and D3, which indicated a percentage reduction of 31.1% and 39.3%, respectively, compared with the control group D1 (P<0.05). On the other hand, in group D4 treatment with albendazole alone reduced larval burden to 18, which indicated a percentage reduction of 70.5%. Treatment with the combination of albendazole and N. sativa in group D5 reduced the larval burden to 8, which indicated a percentage reduction of 87%. Significant difference was observed between the treated groups (D4-D5) and the control infected group (D1) (p<0.01).

Percentage of eosinophils in control group was six-fold higher than in sham group. Treatment with N. sativa at doses of 100 and 200 mg/kg reduced the eosinophil percentage from 18% to 7.1% and 7.0%, respectively, while treatment with albendazole alone decreased the percentage of eosinophils to 7.8%. Treatment with the combination of albendazole and N. sativa reduced the percentage of eosinophils to 6.6%.

The histopathological changes observed in the lung and liver sections of the control group compared with the sham group are shown in Figures 1A and B and Figures 2A and B. Histopathological examination revealed inflammatory cell infiltration in the liver (Figure 1A). Severe inflammation and bleeding associated with massive infiltration of inflammatory cells into the interstitial and alveolar tissues was observed in lung parenchyma (Figure 2A). Determination of pathogenicity assessed by inflammatory as well as histopathological changes revealed that T. canis larvae were able to induce varying degrees of histopathological changes in the host organs. Mild (1+) and, moderate (2+) to severe (3+) histopathological changes were observed in the brain, lung and liver of infected mice. Significant difference between the infected control (D1) group and non-infected sham (D0) group were observed with respect to histological changes in brain, lung and liver (p<0.05). Treatment with N. sativa alone decreased the degree of damage and the degree of inflammation in the brain, liver and lung, in a dose-dependent manner.There was significant difference between the N. sativa treated groups (D2-D3) and the control infected group (D1) regarding the histological changes in brain, lung and liver (p<0.05).

Treatment with Albendazole alone also reduced the degree of damage and necrosis compared with T. canis-infected mice tissues.Significant difference between the Albendazole treated group (D4) and infected control (D1) group were observed with respect to histological changes in brain, lung and liver (p<0.05). Moreover, treatment with the combination dose of N. sativa and albendazole reduced the degree of necrosis and inflammation and resulted in a reduction in the percentage of eosinophils (Figures 1 and 2).





There was significant difference between the combination dose of N. sativa and albendazole treated group (D5) and the control infected group (D1) regarding the histological changes in brain, lung and liver (p<0.05).

The results with regard to the effects on serum levels of liver enzymes including ALT, AST and ALP are presented in Table. It was found that infection with T. canis in D1-D5 groups elevated the liver enzymes of ALT, AST and ALP when compared with the non-infected group (D0). A significant increase in serum levels of ALT and AST was found in control infected group (D1) compared with the non-infected group (p <0.01). No significant difference was found between the infected control and non-infected groups regarding serum level of ALP (p >0.05).

Treatment with N. sativa with 100mg/Kg and 200mg/Kg were observed to reduce serum liver enzyme levels as compared to infected control group and albendazole alone treated group Treatment with combination dose markedly prevented the elevation of liver enzymes. Liver enzyme levels of ALT and AST in the treated groups (D2-D5) were significantly lower compared with the infected control group (p <0.05, p<0.05, p<0.05, p<0.05, p<0.01, respectively) (Table).



However, no significant difference was found between the treated groups and infected control group regarding serum level of ALP (p >0.05). Also, there was no significant difference between the treated groups and the non-infected sham group regarding serum levels of ALT, AST and ALP (p >0.05).

Discussion

T. canis is considered to be primarily responsible for VLM and OLM. The route of larval migration in the experimental mouse can be divided into an early hepatopulmonary or visceral phase during the first week after infection, followed by a brain, heart and kidney phase.10 Hepatic damage resulting from T. canis larvae infection is of major importance among liver diseases worldwide.15 Previous work by Lai et al.16 demonstrated that larval antigens are primarily responsible for host inflammatory reactions associated with the infection. The larvae in the liver, elicit T-lymphocyte responses leading to macrophage activation, which seem to play a role in phagocytic removal of unwanted debris at the site of inflammation.16,17 The severity of the disease is determined by the extent of inflammation and amount of larval debris deposited in the tissues.17 In our study, elevated serum levels of AST, ALT and ALP were observed in all infected groups (D1-D5). This seems to be associated with damage of hepatic tissue and impaired cell membrane permeability or is due to deposition of T. canis larvae in tissues. The present study showed reduction of larval burden in treatment groups by both doses of N. sativa (D2, D3) was 31.1% and 39.3%, respectively compared with infected control group (D1). Also, the treatment reduced the degree of damage and inflammation in the liver and the percentage of eosinophils, in comparison to the T. canis-infected control group. The changes observed in the percentage of circulating eosinophils indicated that eosinophil count is an important index of parasite infection and parasitic incidence. Albendazole has been shown to be effective in ocular and visceral larval infections.18,19 The proven efficacy of albendazole in such infections is associated with its nematicidal activity, though the individual immunity has an important role in the response to T. canis infection. Moreover, the hexane extract of C. ambrosioides which is a herbal medicine has been reported to have an anthelmintic activity in vitro by reducing the inflammatory reaction produced by the infection of T. canis larvae in vivo.20

The enhanced liver functions as reflected by a significant decrease in elevated serum levels of the enzymes ALT and AST after treatment with albendazole alone or combination treatment of albendazole and N. Sativa in the present study supports previous studies reporting the efficacy of albendazole in T. canis infections.

On the other hand, the effect of N. sativa extract can be partially attributed to modulation of immune response via a variety of inflammatory mediators, of which expression has been shown to be increased in response to T. canis infection.21 Many researchers have studied the effects of N. sativa or its derived thymoquinone on the immune system, and found that the extract stimulates the production of some certain cytokines, and leads to alterations in the levels of these mediators.22,23 It has been stated recently that Nigella sativa and thymoquinone have a therapeutic and protective effect by decreasing oxidative stress in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.3 Moreover, N. sativa has been reported to have a stimulatory effect on human lymphocytes and polymorphonuclear leukocyte phagocytic activity.24 It has also been suggested that fixed oil of N. sativa inhibits the generation of eicosanoides which play an important role in inflammation.25 We suggest that the decrease in the degree of inflammation observed in both liver and lungs of mice treated with N. sativa might be associated with this anti-eicosanoid activity.

In the present study, larval recovery levels in larval toxocariasis were higher in liver and lungs and lower in muscles and brain on day 7 after infection, which is in line with a study by Lai et al.16 This result may be attributable to proteolytic activity of enzymes produced by larvae that leads to moderate to severe histopathological changes in liver and lungs, and mild changes in the muscles and brain.

Conclusion

Our data indicate that the treatment with N. sativa at both doses or the combination dose of N. sativa and albendazole reduced the degree of inflammation and necrosis in liver, lung and brain induced by T. canis infection, lead to a reduction in the percentage of eosinophils, and markedly decreased the elevated liver enzyme levels.

Acknowledgements and source of Fundings

This study was financially supported by the Scientific Research Projects Committee of Harran University, Sanliurfa, Turkey. We would like to thank the committee for their contribution.

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Black Seed in Cuisine

Black seed is the name used for Nigella sativa, an herb in the Ranunculaceae family that produces small black seeds. Black seed is also referred to as nigella, black caraway, black cumin, and fennel flower. Recipes may use whole or crushed seeds.



United States: Black seed is an optional decorative ingredient in one version of the braided challah, a Jewish-style bread loaf served at Shabbat meals. It is commonly used in American cuisine.



Canada: Early settlers of Canada supposedly cultivated black seed extensively and used it as a substitute for nutmeg or pepper.



England: Nigella sativa was brought to England from Egypt in 1548, and its seeds were used as a seasoning.



Poland: In Polish cuisine, black seeds are primarily sprinkled on breads and rolls like poppy seeds.



India: Nigella sativa is commonly used in Indian cuisine to add flavor to curries, korma, and dahl. It is also a part of many spice mixtures, such as the Bengali five-spice, and can be found in Indian breads such as naan. It is also used in casseroles, stews and vegetable dishes.



Egypt: In ancient Egypt, Nigella sativa was sprinkled on breads and rolls. It was also mixed with other grains to make barley meal porridge, food for the afterlife.



Iran: Black seed is used to flavor vinegar, which is then utilized for pickling vegetables such as the torshi-ye leeteh and torshi-ye meeveh.



Lebanon: Black seeds are used to add flavor to cheeses, such as the Lebanese haloumi.



Turkey: A Turkish bread called corek is flavored with Nigella sativa. In most of the Middle East, the black seed is sprinkled on breads and crackers.



Ethiopia: Nigella sativa is cultivated in many provinces of Ethiopia. The seeds are used in flavoring bread and local beverages. Black seed powder is added to berbere sauce ("wot") to mask the pungency of pepper.



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