Description:
Black seed is not a cumin at all. Black seed oil, nigella
sativa, comes from the beautiful Love-in Mist flower. In
Indian cooking the seeds are called kalonji. ... Black
cumin, which is less flavorful than its cumin relative, is
called kala jeera meaning black cumin.Uses for Black Seed Oil.
Black seed oil is touted as a remedy for conditions such as
allergies, asthma, diabetes, headaches, high blood pressure,
digestive disorders, and rheumatoid arthritis. In addition,
black seed oil is said to boost the immune system, reduce
inflammation, and fight infections.Black seed-also called black
caraway, black cumin, black onion seed and kalonji-comes from
Nigella sativa, a flowering shrub that grows in Eastern Europe,
the Middle East, and Asia.Boil the black seed with honey and
drink. Add a few drops of black seed oil to a hot cup of milk
and add one teaspoon of honey. Also, eat a lot of lettuce. Mix
10 drops of black seed oil with a cup of honey.
The OIL is the most effective way of consuming black cumin,
because the oil is more concentrated than whole seeds and is
more readily absorbed. ... Most health experts and natural
physicians recommend taking 1 teaspoon of the oil two times per
day for therapeutic effects, on an empty stomach/before meals
and bedtime.Black seed oil is touted as a remedy for conditions
such as allergies, asthma, diabetes, headaches, high blood
pressure, digestive disorders, and rheumatoid arthritis. In
addition, black seed oil is said to boost the immune system,
reduce inflammation, and fight infections.Some people also eat
the seeds raw or mix them with honey or water. ... Summary
Kalonji can be eaten raw, added to dishes or mixed with honey
or water. The oil can also be diluted and applied topically to
the hair and skin or taken in supplement form.
Black seed oil's three claims to weight-loss fame include that
it "melts away" belly fat, boosts your metabolism, and curbs
your appetite-all of which are unsubstantiated, says Brigitte
Zeitlin, R.D., owner of BZ Nutrition. ... Black seed oil may,
however, help you maintain a healthy weight, according to
Zeitlin.