Nigella sativa: Traditional Herbal Remedy for Cancer, Diabetes, Infection, and More...
Nigella sativa has been in use as a traditional medicine for hundreds of years. It is used in Unani, Ayurveda, and Traditional Chinese Medicine systems, among many other traditional systems of medicine, especially in Africa and Asia.Diseases
The seeds of this plant contain a crude oil called thymoquinone that is effective against a variety of diseases including:- Cancer
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Kidney disease
- Schistosomiasis
- Hair loss
- Diarrhea
Thymoquinone Oil
Experts believe that the Nigella sativa seeds and the thymoquinone oil that the seeds contain work as anti-oxidants in the body and boost the body’s immune system, though the exact mechanism of action of this plant is not well understood. The Nigella sativa oil is nevertheless known to be able to induce apoptosis in cancer cells.Medicinal properties
Nigella sativa seeds and oils have the following effects on the body:- Analgesic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-pyretic (they reduce fevers)
- Anti-microbial
- Anti-neoplastic (they are anti-cancer/anti-tumor agents).
- They decrease blood pressure (anti-hypertensive)
- They increase respiration
Black Cumin Toxicity
Nigella sativa seeds have a very low toxicity.Natural Remedy in the Muslim Tradition
Nigella sativa is part of the Muslim tradition. Its use was mentioned in the Prophetic Hadit as a natural remedy for all diseases except death.Volumes 2, 3, and 4 of the Cancer Cure Catalog - BUY NOW!
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Resources
[1] Khan, M. A., Chen, H., Tania, M., Zhang, D. (2011). Anticancer Activities of Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin). Retrieved June 5, 2018 from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3252704/
[2] Ali, B. H., Blunden, G. (2003). Pharmacological and toxicological properties of Nigella sativa. Retrieved June 5, 2018 from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12722128/
[3] Ijaz, H., Tulain, U. R., Quereshi, J. Danish, Z., Musayab, S., Akhtar, M. F., Saleem, A., Khan, K. K., Zaman, M., Waheed, I., Khan, I., Abdel-Daim, M. (2017). Review: Nigella Sativa (Prophetic Medicine): A Review. Retrieved June 5, 2018 from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28603137