The health benefits and uses of Kalonji Seeds, also known as black seeds, or black cumin.
1. Kalonji seeds were used by the ancient Egyptians as a natural medicine and are still used today.
2. They come from the nigella sativa, a flowering plant native to south and southwest Asia.
3. These have been described as one of the most powerful natural cures known to man because of their fantastic healing abilities.
4. They are often used as a spice in Middle Eastern cooking and have quite a bitter taste.
5. If you suffer with diabetes, studies have shown that 2 grams of ground black seeds each day can reduce blood sugar levels and heal the pancreas.
6. MRSA is a deadly superbug which is becoming resistant to antibiotics. The natural chemicals in these seeds can heal this infection.
7. These chemicals include thymoquinone and thymohydroquinone, which have also been shown to reduce cancerous tumours.
8. As a natural medicine, these seeds are pressed to create black seed oil. You can purchase this from many health food stores.
9. If you have a fungal infection on the toenail, rubbing this seed oil on daily will clear up the infection in 2-4 months.
10. Those who have suffered with lead poisoning can use these seeds to reverse brain damage.
11. The seed oil has also been used to treat epilepsy in children. This has the effect of reducing seizures.
12. The seeds are sometimes called Roman Coriander, Fennel-Flower, Onion Seed or simply nigella sativa.
13. I recommend taking a teaspoon of black seeds with honey each day for a health boost.
14. Alternatively you can boil the seeds to make a healthy tea, or grind them to a spice to sprinkle on your favourite foods.
15. You can also use black seed oil on the skin to heal eczema and other skin problems.
16. This oil can also be used to treat hair loss. Please see our other video on this to learn more.
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