Have you heard Black Seed oil before? It goes by many names, including Nigella Sativa, black caraway, black cumin and Roman coriander, to name just a few.
For over two thousand years, black seed oil has been traditionally used in herbal medicine throughout various cultures all over the world. Traditionally, it’s used as a natural remedy for many diseases and ailments, as well as to improve general health.
Black Seed (Nigella Sativa) grows throughout India, Arabia, and Europe to about 16-24 inches in height and has white flowers when in bloom. The deep black, sharp-cornered rectangular seeds (no longer than 3 mm) are the part of the plant that is used.
This herb has many many health benefits, but let’s narrow it down to just a handful. Here are just 5 of the health benefits of Black Seed oil that you should know!
No. 1 – Anti-Inflammatory
Black seed oil has potent anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. This is thanks to its fixed oils and active compound thymoquinone, one of the major active compounds found within the herb.
Interestingly, various studies show Nigella Sativa oil has very positive results in patients with inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. This is due to its inhibitory effects on inflammatory mediators and cells. A dose of 500mg twice daily for a month showed in studies to significantly improve the symptoms and incidences of swollen joints and morning stiffness.