Black Seeds
[This is a post by someone else, not Robyn.]
Has anyone heard of the black seed or used it? I googled it and read lots of info. It sounds like it’s great.
Below is part of what I read:
“How Does Black Seed Benefit?
The majority of our health problems have the same causes- infection by micro-organisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. When using clinical (allopathic medicines) each symptom is treated individually and usually with synthetic chemically manufactured medicines that contain alcohol and other harmful ingredients. Black seed is effective at treating the body as a whole and fights the actual cause of the symptoms. Black seed regulates too weak or too strong reactions of the immune system and is excellent for treating chronic, allergic and hormonal diseases.It uses are many as well as its benefit. Black seed support metabolism, improve digestion, and lowers blood sugar levels. It is used to dispel worms and parasites from intestinal track. It is useful in soothing bronchitis and coughs,increase body tone, stimulates menstrual periods, increases the flow of breast milk, provides quick energy, increases sperm count, calms the nervous system, encourages hair growth and retards hair fall out, prevents skin wrinkling, and much more.
How is Black Seed Used?
Black seed can be used in many ways. As a dietary supplement we recommend one teaspoon once or twice a day. the correct dosage is dependent on whether you are using it for prevention or treatment of acute problems. In one particular study in Munich, 600 allergy patients were given 500mg of black seed oil twice a day for 3 months. A clear improvement was observed in 85% of the patients. The oil can be mixed into any cold liquid or yogurt. It can also be applied topically for arthritis, eczema, psoriasis,and scalp ointment. The herb can be mixed with any hot or cold beverage or food. It can be used as a spice in vegetable or meat recipes. Click on our uses & recipes page The benefits are obtained through whichever way you choose. ”
If you have used it before, please respond.
This is Black Cumin Seed, and is a common spice in Indian cooking. It has a permanent place in my Indian spice box, and it’s used regularly in my curries. I think it’s health claims are a little overhyped, but according to Ayurvedic medicine, it’s an excellent anti-inflammatory and a digestive aid.
I don’t know much about “black seed” but you may want to check out this article link below.
http://www.suite101.com/content/precautions-and-warnings-for-black-seed-a151506
As with anything from the internet take from it what you will. Anything can be written about anything subject on the internet and it doesn’t necessarily make it correct or true.
Respectfully,
Scott Venezia
Thanks for the comments.