Nigella Sativa for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Overview

Some individuals find complementary and alternative medicines are beneficial supplements to their prescribed treatments for a variety of conditions. Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis may find the supplement Nigella sativa helpful for symptoms, but it may not be effective or appropriate for everyone. Before using any supplement, talk with your doctor about whether it is safe for you to consume.

Nigella Sativa

Nigella sativa is also known as black cumin, and in addition to being used in traditional medicine, it is also a spice. According to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, this plant and its seeds have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-parasitic properties. It may also be helpful in treating diarrhea, asthma and high blood pressure. More research needs to be done on the full health properties of Nigella sativa, so talk with your doctor before using this supplement to make sure it is safe and appropriate for you to take.


Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis, commonly called RA, is an autoimmune form of inflammatory arthritis, states the Arthritis Foundation. This means your own body attacks its tissues, and in RA, the membranes lining the joints called synovium are attacked, causing pain and inflammation. This pain and swelling can then spread throughout the body. RA cannot be cured, but medication can help control the condition. If it is caught and treated early enough, permanent joint damage may be avoided and the chances of remission are high, says the Arthritis Foundation. Medications may include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs; corticosteroids; biologic agents and disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, called DMARDs. While these cannot get rid of RA, different drugs can ease symptoms and slow the progression of the condition.



Nigella Sativa Effects

A compound called thymoquinone can be derived from the seeds of Nigella sativa, and studies show this substance helps decrease inflammation, a key symptom in RA. A 2011 study in the "Journal of Cellular Biochemistry" found that rats with induced RA that were treated with thymoquinone had decreased arthritis scoring and bone resorption. A 2007 study in the journal "Phytotherapy Research" found that rats that were given thymoquinone suppressed the induced RA, compared to rats who did not get the thymoquinone. Research with human subjects still needs to be done, and this compound may not work for everyone. Ask your doctor whether Nigella sativa may have any benefits for your situation.



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In the treatment of vitiligo

Read in the book of healing in Nigella sativa between experience and evidence

Of the chemical: Abdullah Tayeb

Vitiligo are two types, black and white even if they are of the same type and spread the same way except that the treatment is different in each case

First: Black vitiligo and leprosy

Though a few spread is almost extinct due to the lack or difficulty of finding people with this type of vitiligo

To prepare the medicine we need the following: -

1 -Nigella sativa.

2 – apple cider vinegar.

Method of composition of the medicine: -

Add the vinegar gradually Nigella sativa soft until saturation and then saves the medication for a period not exceeding two days in refrigerator, then, that the validity period does not exceed these two days.

How to use: -

Heal the affected part once a day and must ensure that no displacement of the drug for places bandaged and wrapped in white gauze. And uses the same medicine for the disease leprosy.

Second: Vitiligo White

It is caused by the loss of some body cells to their pigmentation, which is fast proliferation and almost covers the whole body if Matdarkinah.

To prepare the medicine we need for the following: -

- Love Rashad fine.

- Apple cider vinegar.

Composition of the medicine: -

1 – cup of apple cider vinegar added to it carefully and gradually Rashad soft spoon with left hand and right hand while you continue to stir to avoid rapid bloc Rashad while touching of vinegar.

2 – continued well until the mixture begins cohesion.

3 – Lift the spoon that you are the volatility of the mixture with a stop for added guidance.

4 – Keep medication in a cool place or refrigerator is required.

5 – expired medication one week.

How to use: -

Rub the infected at night and leave five minutes to dry on the surface of the body and then covered with gauze until the morning.

The process is repeated daily for ten days


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Souq shopkeeper's life is rich in spice

Jul 25, 2011



Charles Crowell / The National

DUBAI // After a quick glance, Hassan Abdulraheem can usually guess why a particular customer has come into his shop.

"Something for digestion?" the Emirati asks a middle-aged construction worker from Pakistan in Urdu.

Mr Abdulraheem, 50, who can speak what he calls "the trade languages" of Hindi, Urdu and Arabic, picks out a packet of "al Haloul" tea, or senna, from hundreds of colourful and fragrant piles of spices, herbs and oils.

"It is quite effective in cases of constipation," he says.

For more than 35 years, Mr Abdulraheem has been running his family spice and herb shop, Mohammed Ali Abbas Trading. The store has been passed down from generation to generation and is as old as the souq in which it stands.

At more than 100 years old, the Deira Souq is in the heart of Dubai and just a few steps from rows of merchant dhows docked along the shores of the Dubai Creek.

To find Mr Abdulraheem's store with its traditional remedies for ailments of all kinds, particularly those brought on by the heat, one must simply follow their nose.

The spice and herb section of the souq is a testament to the area's history as an important stopover en route to the "Spice Road".

"The spice route was actually more of a water route, with spices and herbs transported via the seas on dhows from the east to the west," says Dr Hasan Al Naboodah, an Emirati historian and the dean of libraries at the UAE University in Al Ain. "It was quite an aromatic route."

In the past, sailors, pearl divers and fishermen would always stop at the spice and herb souq to stock up on items that would protect them against dehydration, skin problems, digestion and fever at sea.



Among those supplies was "halteet", or asafoetida, a spice with a strong, unpleasant smell. It aids circulation and treats intestinal upsets. Its scent is in stark contrast to the aromatic "al murr" or myrrh, a natural antibiotic for injuries and skin.

Mr Abdulraheem learnt about popular local antidotes through his trade and by experimenting with various ingredients on himself. He has come up with some unique concoctions.

"Our local medicine has influences from the traditional Islamic medicine," he says.

One seed found in every local home is the "al haba al souda" or "habat al baraka". Simply known as the black seed, it includes the Nigella sativa, black cumin and kalonji.

The Prophet Mohammed said: "Black seed is a cure for every disease except death."

With Ramadan just around the corner, spice and herb prices are expected to rise as people become creative in the kitchen for iftar.



Recently at the souq, Umm Mohammed Al Ali, an Emirati, accompanied Umm Mohammed Al Baloushi, from Oman, using one of their wheelchairs as a shopping trolley for their purchases.



The two housewives were stocking up on saffron, which is considered one of the most expensive spices in the world, costing at least Dh10 for 1 gram. Saffron doubles in price during Ramadan as it is the core ingredient in local rice dishes and several types of desserts.

"We love shopping around for ingredients for the kitchen. It refreshes us and inspires us to look for unique spices and herbs," says Mrs Al Ali, who chooses to walk around the souq, giving up her wheelchair for the day.

Mr Abdulraheem points out various textures and colours of supplies that are quite popular locally but are not universally known.

The include "ain al afreet", which is red cherry-like incense believed to ward off the Jinn, or genies, and the evil eye.

"There is a cure for everything, even diabetic people can make use of nature's remedies," he says, holding up a bottle of a special tonic, "al sukkari water". Made in Bahrain, it is said to regulate blood sugar.

Yet there are some remedies Mr Abdulraheem shies away from prescribing.

When a gentleman in his 80s asks for "something that would help me to make my wife happy", Mr Abdulraheem simply smiles and recommends: "Saffron tea and a bit of poetry." Next page

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Herbal Healer: What is nigella sativa?

By Ted PanDeva Zagar Times Correspondent nwitimes.com

Posted: Thursday, July 28, 2011 12:00 am

Virtually unknown in Western medicine, nigella sativa is so well regarded in Asia, Africa and the Middle East that a popular belief holds that this herb is a panacea for everything except aging and death. Also commonly known as blackseed-specimens of the tiny seed have been found in Pharaoh Tutanhkamun's tomb to promote wellness in the next life-nigella sativa has a lengthy history as both an herb and a food.

WHAT DOES IT DO?

Nigella sativa seeds can be used raw or cooked to flavor breads, pickles, cakes and countless other dishes. Eaten in this manner, the spicy seed also provides relief from stomach and intestinal pains, bloating and colic. Women in India use the seeds to increase breast milk -- and even breast size! -- and to treat menstrual disorders. In 2007, scientists reported that thymoquinone -- an active compound discovered in nigella sativa -- holds much promise in treating prostate cancer and may even help to prevent this common male affliction. The seed is an effective enemy of parasitic worms.

ABOUT THE HERB

Native to south and southwest Asia, nigella sativa is an annual flowering plant hailing from the buttercup family. Delicate pale blue or white flowers bearing five to ten petals produce an inflated fruit that contains the much sought-after seeds.

RECOMMENDED DOSAGE

Replace the pepper in your shaker with nigella sativa's aromatic seeds and sprinkle them over your salad or soup. Place the finely scented seeds in a muslin bag to hang near a fire, and this will fill the room with a delightful aroma. Avoid heavy use of nigella sativa during pregnancy.

The opinions expressed are solely the writer's. NOTE: Visit herbalastrology.com to read Ted PanDeva Zagar's other articles and columns that discuss the benefits of herbs and natural foods. DISCLAIMER: The author's comments are not intended to serve as medical advice, and he urges his readers to seek qualified wellness professionals to resolve matters of health.

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Effects Of Different Preparations Of Nigella Sativa (ns) On Glucose And Lipid Metabolism In Type II Diabetic Patients

Bilal, Ahmad (2008) Effects Of Different Preparations Of Nigella Sativa (ns) On Glucose And Lipid Metabolism In Type II Diabetic Patients. PhD thesis, University of Arid Agriculture, Rawalpindi.


Abstract

The basic aim of this placebo control study was to investigate the effects of three different preparations of Nigella sativa especially on glucose and lipid metabolism in type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) patients (group-A); however normal individuals (group- B) was also studied. Both groups were treated with N. sativa Seed Powder (NsP), N. sativa Aqueous Extract (NsE) and N. sativa Oil (NsO), in addition to a placebo in phases 1, 2 and 3 respectively. Each phase was of 80 days (40 days of treatment with N. sativa preparation followed by 40 days of placebo administration). Levels of 0 day were taken as base line (concurrent control) in each phase. Fasting blood levels of glucose, insulin, total cholesterol (TC), LDL & HDL cholesterols, triglycerides (TG), total leukocyte & platelet counts, hepatic profile and blood urea were determined in subjects of both groups on 0, 40 and 80th day of each phase of the study. In phase-1 a highly significant fall in fasting blood glucose, TC, LDL cholesterol and TG while an increase in insulin and HDL was observed in group-A after treatment with NsP as compared to concurrent control. These levels significantly reversed at the end of placebo except the HDL cholesterol. Almost similar results were obtained in subjects of group-B. In phase-2 although a decrease in glucose and increase in insulin levels was observed in group-A after treatment with NsE; which reversed after the placebo yet the changes were not significant. However a significant fall was observed in TC and TG levels of diabetics after NsE treatment; which reversed after the placebo significantly in TG but insignificantly in TC. In group B, results regarding glucose and insulin levels were similar to that of group-A of this phase. Concerning lipid profile, a significant fall in TG and insignificant decrease in TC and LDL cholesterol was observed after NsE treatment. The changes reversed after the placebo, significantly in TG and LDL cholesterol but insignificantly in TC. In phase-3, a significant fall in fasting blood glucose and a rise in insulin levels was observed in group-A after treatment with NsO as compared to concurrent control levels. A significant decrease in LDL & increase in HDL was observed while TC remained statistically unchanged; however a significant increase was also recorded in TG after NsO treatment. LDL and TG levels reversed significantly, while no significant change was observed in HDL and TC levels after the placebo. Subjects of group-B behaved similar to group-A, as for glucose and insulin are concerned. Regarding lipids, a decrease in LDL cholesterol (significant) and TC (insignificant) while increase in HDL cholesterol and TG (insignificant) was observed in group-B after the use of NsO. LDL and TC increased significantly after the placebo while no significant change was recorded in HDL cholesterol and TG. Total leukocyte and platelet counts remained statistically unchanged in both groups A and B, when treated with NsP, NsE, NsO or administered with placeboes in phases 1, 2 and 3 respectively as compared to their base line levels Similarly no unpleasant effect of any of the N. sativa preparation was observed regarding hepatic profile, blood urea and the subjective feelings of the diabetic and normal individuals. In the light of foregoing facts it can safely be concluded that all preparations of N. sativa had some or more antidiabetic effect. However keeping in view the overall performance, NsP was found more effective. Further large scale human studies with different dose schedules of NsP are recommended.



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Fight diabetes with nature's food

By AFRA NAUSHAD, LIFE.STYLE@ARABNEWS.COM
Published: Jul 6, 2011 09:10 Updated: Jul 6, 2011 09:10



Suffering from diabetes means no sweet treats, literally! But, don’t let that prevent you from enjoying the greatest mercies in the form of natural foods that have been proffered to us as miracle ingredients.



Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases where the person suffers from above-normal levels of blood glucose, either due to insufficient production of insulin, total insensitivity of the cells in the body to respond to it, or complete inability to produce it. Insulin being the prime hormone regulating blood glucose levels, the solution to treat the disease translates into creating a bodily system more receptive to the hormone or activating it to produce insulin depending on the type of diabetes.



Most diabetics struggle with diet plans in a bid to keep tabs on their blood glucose levels that often fluctuate. Consider making these simple foods a part of your daily diet plan that has yielded remarkable results in the medical research field.







Onions: no more tears



Onions have been recognized for centuries for their wide range of medicinal properties. The ancient pharaohs fed it to their workers entrusted with building the pyramids to give them strength. For the control of blood-sugar levels, research reveals that onions should be ingested in the natural raw form for maximum benefit. Onions contain a high concentration of the flavonoid Quercetin — known to decrease the glucose levels. Whether used as an additive during cooking, in concentrated forms, or eaten raw, it offers all of its healthy properties. Just be careful not to spew the pungent odors upon your peers!







Chase the gingerbread man



Some doctors have recommended drinking ginger in water first thing in the morning to help regulate blood glucose levels. Ginger is also mentioned in the Qur’an as a drink for the pious ones in paradise (Qur’an 76:17). Gingerol, a powerful antioxidant is found to interrupt a pathway responsible for the activation of a factor involved in diabetes. Studies have also revealed that health complications like diabetic retinopathy have been greatly reduced with the concoction.







Holy basil



Widely used in Italian dishes — pastas, sauces and salad dressings — basil is mentioned in the Qur’an as a gift to mankind. Some studies have shown basil to reduce fasting and post-meal blood glucose levels. An excellent recommendation would be to drink basil tea regularly after each meal. To prepare an infusion, add 1-2 teaspoons of shredded basil leaves to 250 ml of water, boil, allow the tea to infuse in the leaves for 2 minutes and consume the tea unsweetened.







Fen-u-Greek



For over a millennia, fenugreek has been used in India and the Middle East as a medicine and spice. Current research on fenugreek has now led to the discovery that it has a blood-glucose lowering effect, making it an extremely useful herb for diabetics.



In addition, fenugreek seeds increased blood sugar control and reduced insulin resistance in those suffering from Type-2 diabetes. Fenugreek is abundant in amino acid, 4-hydroxyisoleucine shown to stimulate the pancreas to release insulin. It also regulates blood sugar by inhibiting enzymes sucrase and alpha-amylase thus slowing the break-down of carbohydrates into sugar thereby reducing blood sugar levels in the body.







Purchase some purslane



Purslane is a wonderful edible herb native to the Middle East and India. The vitamin C and A rich herb when eaten raw is known to ward off problems related to diabetes. Also its manganese-rich content aids immensely in healing wounds and lacerations that maybe incurred normally — an issue of paramount health importance to diabetics.



Include purslane in salads, stews, sandwiches, soups, casseroles or top it on ricotta cheese for some great taste.







Aloe vera: plant of immortality



In the last few decades, studies have shown various aloe vera plants exhibiting remarkable anti-diabetic properties. Include aloe vera juice everyday as your wake-up tonic and enjoy the miraculous benefits of aloe vera. Grow a plant at home under your sunny balcony and directly squeeze out the leaves for the juices.







Blask seeds or nigella feasts



Black seeds/nigella/black cumin/Indian cumin — is a common folk medicine used all over the world for the treatment and prevention of a number of diseases. Prophet Mohamad (peace be upon him) said: “It cures every disease except death”.



Studies have revealed that these cumin seeds possess an anti-diabetic activity brought about by the stimulated insulin release.



A good amount of academic material suggests the potential of these natural everyday foods and ingredients in conferring extraordinary therapeutic effects in the treatment of diabetes. A conscious effort in adding these wonderful super-foods consistently to the everyday diet should reveal marvelous results.



So stay fit, stay healthy and smile!

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Black Cumin Seed: Remedy for All Diseases

July 3, 2011 by admin

Filed under Asthma - General Information

Article by Taalib

Nigella sativia or kalaungi (Popularly known in most part of India) is most revered medicinal seed in the history of mankind. Middle Eastern climate provides perfect condition to grow cumin seeds. Many Holy Scriptures and religious text describe the importance of these seeds, though not thoroughly researched until few years back. Since that time there are almost 200 studies conducted in the universities all across the world.
Nigella sativa seeds have very little aroma but are carminative, it helps in digestion and aids peristalsis and elimination. In the meantime, black cumin is antimicrobial and helps to get rid of intestinal worms. Some might have regarded as panacea & some may not give it that importance. For those who dismiss the folklore, recent researches establish the fact that these humble seeds have been found superior to any other natural remedy for autoimmune disorders.

The most dramatic result was seen in the problems of asthma and allergies. Continued use for six month or so gives excellent result and cure to these ailments. To overcome the extreme fatigue symptoms, try mixing it with some crushed seeds with some royal jelly.

Protects Healthy Cells and Stimulates Production of Natural InterferonThe first major study of Nigella sativa in cancer prevention and treatment was performed by scientists at Cancer Immuno-Biology Laboratory of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. They concluded that a healthy immune system will detect and destroy cancer cells before the cancer endangers the patient. The immune system does this by supporting increased production of immune cells, bone marrow cells, and B-cells that produce antibodies. Black cumin stimulates neutrophil activity. These are the short-lived immune cells that are normally found in bone marrow but mobilized into action when there is a bacterial infection. Extracts of black cumin have also been shown to modulate production of interleukins, a quality it shares with some other highly revered herbs: ginseng, astragalus, mistletoe, garlic, and cat’s claw.

Nigella Sativa for BeautyAvailable in capsule form, most of the people prefer it that way. After few months of usage it shows healthier finger nails and hair with more luster and shine. However, some prefer it using externally for beauty or treat skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. You can find readymade cream or you can add some oil to your favorite cream, or better mix equal parts of carrier oil such as shea, butter or jojoba. People use this preparation to treat mild infections or burns. For other it is good remedy to moisturize the skin, relive joint pain, or wrinkle treatment.

More importantly, enjoy another gift from Nature! Safe and secure and it works too!

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