BLACK SEED OIL & ITS BENEFITS.

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Black seed oil with the botanical name, Nigella sativa, is also known as Black caraway, Black cumin, and Black onion seed.
The plant was first identified in the middle East.
The seed has a long history of use for medicinal purposes in the middle East and Asia, particularly Egypt and India.

 Black seeds contain phytochemicals, which contribute to most of its medicinal benefits.
Phytochemicals are naturally occurring chemicals in plants which are biologically active.
The most active phytochemicals in black seeds are Thymoquinone, Thymohydroquinone, and Thymol.

 Thymoquinone, an active ingredient in black seed is known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti cancer properties that have been reported to help with encephalomyelitis, diabetes, asthma, and carcinogens. 
Thymoquinone acts as a free radical or an effective super oxide radical scavenger.

 Thymohydroquinone, is the most potent natural acetyl cholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors on the planet.
AChE inhibitors are used to treat apathy, Alzheimer's, autism, glaucoma, dementia, schizophrenia, Parkinson's.

 Thymol is the natural monoterpene that holds a number of useful qualities.
It's commonly used as a tuberculocide and virucide to kill tuberculosis and various viruses.
It works as a rapidly degrading, non persisting pesticide.
Thymol can be used in food flavorings, perfumes, mouth washes, and cosmetics.

 BENEFITS OF BLACK SEED OIL.
1. Fights cancer:
The antioxidant properties and 2 special compounds found in black seed oil, thymoquinone and thymohydroquinone are shown to kill 50% of tumor cells.
Studies have shown that the thymoquinone in black seed oil can influence several types of cancer cells like leukemia, breast cancer, brain cancer, and pancreatic cancer.

 2. Promotes liver health:
Study on rats showed that black seed oil may help reduce liver as well as kidney disease complications and improve organ structures.

 3. Asthma treatment:
A study was published in Phytotherapy Research in 2017 and the researchers found that people who took black seed oil had improvement in asthma and breath control in general.

 4. Improves fertility:
Clinical trial in men with abnormal sperm and infertility has found that black seed oil can improve sperm movement, and increase sperm count and semen volume.

 5. Immune booster:
The black seed oil not only regulates the immunity, but enhances it also to fight off invaders.
It boosts the body immunity by stimulating the growth of healthy bone marrow cells at a very fast rate and help in developing immune cells in the body.

 6. Improves the skin and hair:
Black seed oil reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. 
It helps in treating skin conditions like psoriasis, acne, eczema, and even burns.
It helps hydrate the hair and makes it grow longer and shiny.
It soothes the scalp and help prevent split ends. It moisturizes the hair and prevents hair loss.

 7. Treat rheumatoid arthritis:
According to study published in Immunological investigations in 2016, 43 women with mild to moderate rheumatoid arthritis took black seed oil capsules every day for one month.
The study result showed that treatment with black seed oil led to a reduction in arthritis symptoms, blood levels of inflammation markers, and the number of swollen joints.

 8. Diabetes:
According to a review published in complementary Therapies in Medicine in 2015, researchers analyzed studies on the use of black seed oil for diabetes and concluded that it could improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels in diabetes models.

 9. Weight loss:
Researchers believe its ability to improve glucose tolerance, enhance liver health, decrease inflammation, and regulate glucose levels, all play a role in helping the body return to a normal weight.
Black seed oil can help with frequent bowel movement which helps flush out excess waste thereby reducing belly bloat.

 There are other unlisted benefits that black seed oil offers. 
It balances cholesterol,helps regulate blood pressure and so many others.

 POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS.
  • There are some evidence that applying black seed oil directly to the skin may cause allergic skin rash in some individuals.
  • According to report, a component of black seed oil known as melanthin may be toxic in large amounts.
  • Black seed oil may slow blood clotting and increase the risk of bleeding.If you have a bleeding disorder or are taking medications that affects blood clotting, you shouldn't take black seed oil.
  • Stop taking black seed oil at least two weeks to a scheduled surgery. As the oil may counteract with some medications.
  • Pregnant and breastfeeding women shouldn't take black seed oil.
  • When taken internally, black seed oil side effect may include stomach upset, vomiting or constipation. For certain individuals, it may increase seizure risk.

CAUTION:
Always buy 100% pure, therapeutic grade, certified USDA organic black seed oil to get the safest and most beneficial type.

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