The black seed (Nigella sativa), also known as the black caraway, the black cumin, or referred to in Arabic as Habbatul Barakah meaning the blessed seed, has also been used through out history (in Arabian peninsula) to treat a variety of illnesses.Regarding the black seed, Abu Hurairah narrated that Allah's Messenger Salalahu alayhe wa sallam, said, " Use this black seed regularly, because it has cure for every disease except death." (Bukhari)
Researched on black seeds is also finally getting some limelight from the world of medicine. The composition of the black seeds includes:15 Amino acid, proteins, carbohydrates, oils ( both fixed and volatile), alkaloids, saponins, crude fiber and traces of minerals including :" calcium, potassium, iron, and sodium. There are still many components in black seeds that haven’t been identified!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Besides its capacity to:
- reduce inflammation,
- improve kidney functions,
- improve milk production in nursing mothers,
- strengthens the liver, and
- increase the body’s resistance against diseases,
more recent benefits of the black seeds includes:
- its potential for the treatment of the bronchial asthma,
- bronchitis and other respiratory ailments,
- its capacity to lower excess blood pressure and
- improve the heart conditions, and
- its antimicrobial activity against a host of a lot of disease causing organisms like E. coli and Staphylococcus etc.
