Nigella sativa, commonly known as black seed or kalonji, is an annual flowering plant native to parts of Asia and Africa, known for its historical significance and numerous uses in medicine, cuisine, and cosmetics. The seeds possess distinct medicinal properties attributed to compounds like thymoquinone, showing efficacy against various ailments including diabetes, asthma, and cancer. Black seed has been widely recognized for its immunity-boosting capabilities and is considered a cure for many diseases, as noted in historical texts and modern research.

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Nigella sativa or Black Seed is an annual flowering plant, native to southwest
Asia, eastern coastal countries of Mediterranean region and North Africa. Nigella
is a derived from Latin word Niger (black). It grows to 20–30 cm tall, with finely
divided, linear leaves. The flowers are delicate and usually colored pale blue and
white, with five to ten petals. The
fruit is a large and inflated capsule
composed of three to seven united
follicles, each containing
numerous seeds.
The Black seeds have a rough
surface and an oily white interior,
similar to onion seeds. Black seed
has a peculiar aromatic and
pungent smell, while onion seeds
don’t have this smell. Black seeds
have a slightly bitter, peppery
flavor and a crunchy texture. The seed is used as a spice, medicine, cosmetic and
flavoring agent.
Common names
In English, Nigella sativa is variously called fennel flower, nutmeg flower,
Love-in-mist (as Nigella flower resembles with that of Love-in-mist), black
caraway, Roman coriander, black cumin. Other names used, sometimes
misleadingly, are onion seed and black sesame, both of which are similar-looking,
but unrelated. It is called Krishna Jeera in Sanskrit, kalongi ‫ﻛﻠﻮﻧﺠﻰ‬ in Urdu, Kala
Jeero কােলািজরা in Bengali, Karum seeragam க�ஞ்சீரகம் in Tamil,
Nallajeelakarra in Telugu, Karinjirakam in Malayalam, çörek otu in Turkey,
habbat al-barakah ‫اﻟﺒﺮﻛﺔ‬ ‫ﺣﺒﺔ‬ (seed of blessing) in Egypt, Habbet al-sauda in Arabic,
‫داﻧﮫ‬‫ﺳﯿﺎه‬ siyâh dâne in Persia, Shuniz in Iran, and chernushka in Russian.

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History of Black Seed
The Black Seed has been
in use worldwide for over
3000 years. Nigella Sativa
was first discovered in
Tutankhamen's tomb of
Egypt, implying that it was
one of items entombed with a
king to assist him in the
afterlife.
Easton’s Bible dictionary
states the Hebrew word ketsah
refers to N. sativa without
doubt.
Discoredes, a Greek
physician of the 1st
Century A.D. said that black seeds were taken to treat
Headaches, flu, toothache, and intestinal worms. They also used it as a diuretic, to
promote menstruation and increase milk production in women.
Ibn Sina (980-1037), most famous
for his volumes called "The Canon of
Medicine", regarded by many as the
most famous book in the history of
medicine, East or west, refers to black
seed as the seed that's stimulates the
body's energy and helps recovery from
fatigue. Black seed was included in the
list of natural
drugs of Al-
Tibb al-
Nabawi. Recent research indicates that black seed
boosts the human immune system if taken over time.
Narrations found in Islamic literature
Khalid bin Sad said, "We went out and with us was
Ghazi bin Abjar. He fell sick along the way to al-
Madinah. Ibn Abu 'Atiq came to visit him and said, 'You
should use this black seed. Take five or seven seeds and
grind them, then apply to his nostrils with drops of olive
oil and Ayesha narrated to them that she heard the

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Messenger say, "This black seed is a cure for
every disease except death." [Saheeh Sunan ibn
Majah (3449)]. Ibnul Qaiyum said, "It is a cure
for every disease except death is like the
statement of Allah."
Cleopatra, the Beautiful and mysterious
queen of Egypt had been using black seed oil in
her cosmetics and soaps.
Nutritional Power House
The Black Seed contains 40% fixed oils and
1.4% volatile oils. The most effective
compounds are thymoquinone,
dithymoquinone, thymohydroquinone and
thymol. These are powerful Anti-bacterial and
Anti-viral against 30 different pathogens tested;
TQ is the best anti-fungal against
dermatophytes and yeasts, and thymol against
mold.
Black Seed is high in 15 essential amino acids, protein, carbohydrates, essential
fatty acids, vitamins A, B1, B2, C and niacin as well as calcium, potassium and
iron. It also contains sterols, especially beta-sitosterol, which has anti-carcinogenic
properties. Black Seed has a number of useful properties such as
Analgesic (pain-killing)
Anti-bacterial
Anti-ulcer
Anti-inflammatory
Antihistamine
Anti-cholinergic
Anti-fungal
Anti-bacterial
Antiviral
Bronchodilator
Renoprotective (kidney protecting)
Anti-cancer
Antioxidant
Tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitor
Interferon inducer
Leukotriene antagonist
hypertensive
Antispasmodic
Gluconeogenesis inhibitor (anti-diabetic)
Hepatoprotective (liver protecting)
Hypotensive
Insulin sensitizing
The benefits and uses of the Black Seed
Backache & other kinds of rheumatism Mildly heat a small
amount of Black Seed Oil and then stroke the rheumatic area intensely. A tsp of
the oil should also be drunk three times daily.

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Black Seed Oil for Pain Relief
Kalonji alone or in
combination with other
herbs are beneficial for
pain relief.
The mix of vinegar (1
tsp), honey (2 tsp) and
kalonji oil (1/2 tsp) when
taken twice a day is
helpful in pain
management. The
massage with black seeds
oil is helpful for relieving
the effects of arthritis.
Eating two pieces of dry fig along with 4 drops of kalonji oil is beneficial in joint
pain, backache, and neck pain.
Diabetes Black seed oil causes gradual partial regeneration of pancreatic
beta-cells, increases the insulin concentrations, and decreases the elevated glucose,
according to the Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Mix a cup of whole
Black Seeds, a cup of watercress or mustard seeds, half a cup of pomegranate peel,
and half a cup of fumitory. Grind the mixture. Take half a tsp of the mixture
together with a tsp of Black Seed Oil daily before breakfast for one month.
Diarrhea Mix a tsp of Black Seed Oil with a cup of yoghurt. Drinking the
mixture twice a day until symptoms disappear.
Asthma, Dry Cough & Bronchial Problems - Black seed
improves lung function, reduces respiratory symptoms and chest wheezing. Mix a
tsp of Black Seed Oil in coffee. Take twice daily. Also rub chest with Black Seed
Oil every night and inhale the vapor of Black Seed Oil in hot water.
Flu & Nasal Congestion Placing three to four drops of Black Seed Oil
in each nostril can relieve nasal congestion.
Black Seed Oil for Hair Problems

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Smooth and stronger hair Black Seed Oil is an important remedy.
1- Baldness Rub Kalonji oil on
the head twice a day, which is helpful
to prevent baldness. Baldness can also
be prevented when a mixture of
coffee (one cup) is taken along with
Kalonji oil (1/2 spoon) twice a day.
2- Rub your hair with lime juice,
leave it for 15 minutes. Now, wash it
with shampoo and use Kalonji oil
when hair gets dry. Following the
procedure for one week will prevent
premature falling of hair.
3- Dandruff - Heat the mix of Black Seed Oil (10 grams), Coconut oil (30
grams) and Mehandi powder (30 grams) for few minutes till it converted into
paste. Apply the paste over your head and wash.
Black Seed Oil for Migraine
Kalonji oil is good in the treatment of headache. To cure migraine, it is
suggested to instill Black Seed Oil (one drop) in the opposite nasal area of the
headache. Take Black Seed Oil half tea spoon twice a day is good to overcome
migraine. To relieve from headache, massage with Kalonji oil is also effective.
Black Seed Oil for Beauty
The mix of olive oil
(1 tsp) and Black Seed
Oil (1/2 tsp) rubs on
the face, left it for an
hour and wash.
Continue it for a week.
This is one of the fine
beauty tips for face.
Take a cup of orange
juice and mix Black
Seed Oil (1/2 tsp) twice
a day. It is beneficial
against pimples, red
spots and blackheads. You see results after 4 weeks. Take the mix of honey (2 tsp)

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+ Black Seed Oil (1/2 tsp) + coconut oil (1/2 tsp). Use it twice a day for one
month. You will get smooth skin.
Hypertension Nigella sativa helps to lower blood pressure. Mix any drink
with a tsp of Black Seed Oil and also take two cloves of garlic every morning with
breakfast. Rub all the body with Black Seed
Oil and expose your body to sun rays for half
an hour once every three days. Repeat for one
month.
Laziness and Fatigue One
tablespoon of Black Seed Oil with a glass of
pure orange juice every morning for at least 10
days.
Memory Improvement A tsp of
Black Seed Oil mixed in 100mg of boiled mint for at least 15 days.
Parkinson’s disease and dementia - A tsp of Black Seed Oil with a
cup of tea/coffee to be taken three times daily. Thymoquinone was shown to
protect neurons against synapse damage, thus, it could be therapeutic in
Parkinson’s disease and dementia.
Sexual Impotency Mix 200g of
ground Black Seeds with Olive Oil & l00g
of ground Frankincense & 50g of Black
Seed Oil & 50g of olive oil & 200g of pure
honey. Mix thoroughly and take a
tablespoon after every meal.
Sleeping Disorder A tablespoon
of Black Seed Oil mixed with honey in any
hot drink in the evening.
Black Seed Oil for Dental Problems
To get relief from painful tooth and soreness, Black Seed Oil can be rubbed
over the affected part. Continue the after 15 seconds. Dental problems such as
premature fall of teeth, teeth weakening, bleeding from teeth, bad smell, etc. it is
advisable to take the mix of Black Seed Oil (1/2 tsp) and 1 cup of curd twice a day.
Ulcers Roast the Black Seeds and mix them with oil of orrisroot, or the oil of
henna plant, making an ointment that is applied over the festering rural ulcers.
After washing treat with vinegar.

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Drug addiction Black seed helps people recover from drug addiction. A
study of 35 opiate addicts found black seed was an effective therapy in long-term
treatment of drug dependence.
Liver health It supports liver health.
Obesity – Black seed oil gives satisfactory results.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Post-surgical scar prevention
Black Seed Immunity Booster
The Black Seed is an excellent
herb for maintaining a strong and
healthy immune system. The
prophetic reference that the Black
Seed cures all illnesses is not
exaggerated as it at first appears.
The Black Seed has been used for
a variety of medical problems for
several thousand years.
Dr. Qaadi started a series of
researches in the United States and
proved that the use of the Black Seed strengthens immunity since the ratio of the T
assistant lymph cells increased by an average of 72% compared to the restraining
cells. Also, there was a considerable development in the activity of natural killer
cells with an average of 74%.
HIV
The study, published in a famous African Journal of Medicine, tells the story of
an HIV patient who went into complete remission after black seed treatment. The
patient was treated with Nigella sativa for a period of six months, after which there
was no detectable HIV virus or antibodies against HIV in his bloodstream. Further,
the HIV stayed gone.
Black Seed cures Cancer
Nigella sativa is an incredibly powerful and natural cancer cure. It is the best of
the best and wipe out cancer cells very quickly in every type of cancer. There are
literally tons and tons of information and in depth research results on the
remarkable benefits of Nigella sativa on cancer. It seems to have a strong

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affiliation for colon, brain, bone, blood, cervical, prostate, breast and pancreatic
cancers.
In a recent
study, at the
Kimmel Cancer
Centre, Jefferson
were able to
prove beyond a
shadow of a
doubt that black
seed destroys
pancreatic tumor
cells at a rapid
rate with an
astonishing 80
percent success
rate! Further
research at South
Carolina found
that black seed
increased the growth rate of bone marrow cells by an incredible 250 percent and it
also inhibited the growth rate of all tumors by a minimum 50 percent!
Black seed works to fend off cancer through a variety of mechanisms:
1. Anti-proliferation
2. Apoptosis induction
3. Cell cycle arrest
4. Reactive oxygen species generation
5. Anti-metastasis
6. Anti-angiogenesis
Black cumin expert, Maria Hurairah recommends 3 tsps of oil a day or 2
tsps of oil + 1 tsp of seed powder mixed with raw honey or freshly squeezed juice.
It must be taken on an empty stomach one hour before a meal. You can increase
the dosage after 2-3 weeks if desired. This is the basic plan, however, to
thoroughly target cancer olive leaf, luffah leaves and energizing honey is also used
along with healthy diet.

9. From my personal experience, I
proudly mention that Black seed oil
is very very powerful anti-fungal and
anti-viral. We have seen many times
that occlusive dressing with Black
seed oil over the affected part gave
over 90% relief in pruritus,
inflammation and pain in Herpes
Zoster in a single night. I got similar
results in fungal infections.
Preeti Sharma

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