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  Black Cumin Oil and Seed Extract
Black cumin plants are native to the western parts of Asia.
Black cumin seeds were discovered in the tomb of Tutankhamun, a Pharaoh who passed away in his late teens.
Black cumin oil and seed extracts are available in a variety of forms from liquid extract to capsules.
www.quality-nutritional-supplements.com /blackcuminoil.html   (1065 words)

  
 Herbs Cumin Seeds   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Cumin is a native of Egypt, Syria, Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean region.
One teaspoon of cumin seeds is boiled in a glass of water and the decoction mixed with one teaspoon of fresh coriander leaf juice and a pinch of salt.
Black cumin seed mixed with caraway seeds and fl salt is useful in renal colic.
www.indiangyan.com /books/therapybooks/Herbs_That_Heal/cumin_seeds.shtml   (676 words)

  
 Black Cumin Seed Extract Information on Healthline
Black cumin seed (Nigella sativa) is an annual herbaceous plant and a member of the Ranunculaceae (buttercup) family.
Although fl cumin seed extract is not normally associated with severe skin irritation, a skin patch test should be conducted before using it for the first time.
Black cumin seed extract is said to lower blood sugar levels; therefore, a diabetic patient is advised to consult with a physician before using.
www.healthline.com /galecontent/black-cumin-seed-extract/Tell   (1478 words)

  
 Kyphi Aromatherapy Inc. - Essential oils, aromatherapy products, aromatherapy oils, aromatherapy supplies, mud mask
Black Cumin (Negilla Sativa) is an annual plant well known in the Middle East as the 'Blessed Seed' after Prophet Mohamed declared that' Black cumin heals every disease except for death' Mentioned in the Bible as 'Fitch', cultivated by both ancient Egyptians and Hebrews, was used in the Hebrew ceremony of circumsion as an antiseptic.
Black Cumin may be taken as seeds mixed with food, or crushed seeds mixed with honey, capsules or in a cold pressed oil which contains all the compounds of the seeds.
Black Cumin is not a quick fix though, it is to be taken for a period of four to six months for the positive effects to show, a recommended dose would be 25 drops of the oil 3/day for a healthy immune system, unlike drugs, there are no side effects.
www.kyphiinc.com /editorials.html   (578 words)

  
 Botanical Skin Works--Articles
Black Cumin Seed Oil or sometimes known as Black Seed Oil or Egyptian Black Cumin is one of the most powerful oils available to us who have chosen the natural path.
Black Seeds were found in the tomb of Tutankhamen and are mentioned in the book of Isaiah in the Bible.
Black seed oil was found to have very strong inhibitory effects on the survival of carcinoma cells, unveiling promising opportunities in the field of cancer chemoprevention and/or treatment and warranting further future studies.
www.botanicalworks.com /BlackCumin.htm   (377 words)

  
 Black Cumin Seed: The Ancient Remedy for All Diseases
Black cumin seeds were found in the tomb of Tutankhamun.
Though fl cumin seeds are mentioned in the Bible as well as in the words of the Prophet Mohammed, they were not carefully researched until about forty years ago.
Black cumin, especially when combined with garlic, is regarded as a harmonizer of the imbalance which allows immune cells to destroy healthy cells.
www.kitchendoctor.com /articles/blackcumin.html   (1591 words)

  
 Black Seed
Black seed is also used in India as a spice and condiment and occasionally in Europe as both a pepper substitute and a spice.
However, fl seed may be used as a therapeutic aid together with this and other forms of treatment to help counteract any side effects experienced from the use of antibiotics or other potent, chemically based medicines.
Black seed regulates too weak or too strong reactions of the immune system, is excellent for treating chronic, allergic and hormonal diseases, fl seed support metabolism, improve digestion, helps to lowers blood sugar levels.
www.survivorsareus.com /index.cfm/Black_Seed   (1096 words)

  
 Black Seed - A very remarkable herb
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 benefits.
Black Cumin is an adaptogen, which means it has a normalising effect on a wide range of body functions.
www.black-seed-europe.com /index.html   (669 words)

  
 Black Cumin Seed or Black Seed (nigella sativa)
Black cumin seed, or fl seed for short, is believed to be native to the Mediterranean region but has been cultivated into other parts of the world including the Arabian peninsula, northern Africa and parts of Asia.
Nigella sativa, Black Cumin, the “seed of blessing”, is considered to be one of the greatest healing herbs of all times.
Black seed is effective at treating the body as a whole and fights the actual cause rather than the symptoms as is the case with conventional allopathic medicine.
www.chlorella-world.com /blackseed.html   (873 words)

  
 Cumin
Dilute cumin water is an antiseptic beverage and very useful in common cold and fevers.; To prepare cumin water, a teaspoon of cumin is added to boiling water, which is allowed to simmer for a few seconds and set aside to cool.
Black cumin ground in water is applied as a paste over the boils.
Cumin seeds are very useful in digestive disorders like biliousness, morning sickness, indigestion, diarrhoea, and flatulent colic.
www.crystallotus.com /Herbs/010.htm   (378 words)

  
  Encyclopedia: Black cumin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The English common name Black Cumin is usually used for Nigella sativa L. but also, less commonly for Bunium persicum [Boiss.] B. Fedtsch of the family Apiaceae.
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) is a plant and a spice with a distinctive aroma, popular in Mexican, North African, and Indian cuisine.
Local names for that spice are काला जीरा; (kala jeera, meaning "fl cumin") or shahi jeera (meaning "imperial cumin") in Hindi and as زيره كوهی; (zireh kuhi, meaning "wild cumin") in Persian.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Black-cumin   (768 words)

  
 Cumin, Black gels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Black cumin is particularly useful in aggressive cancers whose growth depends on angiogenesis.
The main difference between fl cumin and interferon is that there are no known side effects with fl cumin when administered in normal dosages.
Black cumin seeds mixed with honey and garlic are excellent tonics for people with asthma or coughs as well as those who want to enhance their immunity during cold and flu season or when an infection is setting in.
www.zhealthinfo.com /cumin_black_gels.html   (276 words)

  
 cumin
Cumin is native to the Levant and Upper Egypt.
The use of the terms ‘fl cumin’ for nigella, and ‘sweet cumin’ for aniseed or fennel, further confounds this confusion.
Cumin is stomachic, diuretic, carminative, stimulant, astringent, emmenagogic and antispasmodic.
www.theepicentre.com /Spices/cumin.html   (817 words)

  
 The Treasure of Black Cumin
Black cumin also has been mistaken for the umbellifers caraway, fennel and coriander because of its leaf shape, and it also resembles common or Indian cumin (Cuminum nigrum and C. cyminu).
A bottle of fl cumin oil was found in the tomb of King Tutankhamun, perhaps to protect the ruler in the afterlife.
Black cumin and its oil have been used to purge parasites and worms, detoxify, ameliorate amoebic dysentery, shigellosis, abscesses, old tumors, ulcers of the mouth and rhinitis.
www.herbcompanion.com /articles/10_11_03-tinytreasures   (1415 words)

  
 Black Seed or Black Cumin
Black Cumin has been used for thousands of years by various cultures and civilizations around the world as a natural healing aid and as a supplement to help maintain good health and well-being.
In Europe it is called fl caraway, fennel-flower, nutmeg flower or sometimes "Love in the Mist." In America it is called fl cumin or fl seed.
Black seed has been traditionally used in the middle and Far east countries for centuries to treat ailments including bronchial asthma and bronchitis, rheumatism and related inflammatory diseases, to increase milk production in nursing mothers, to treat digestive disturbances, to support the body's immune system, to promote digestion and elimination, and to fight parasitic infestation.
www.herbsofegypt.com /OrderHerbs/Black-Cumin.htm   (300 words)

  
 Black Seeds - "A cure for every disease except death."   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Black seed should not be taken by pregnant women if their wombs are sensitive (Many Muslim women take it while pregnant and no harm has been found.
The first group of volunteers received fl seed capsules (1 gram twice daily) for four weeks and the second group were given a placebo.
A study of fl seed's potential anti-tumor principles by the Amala Research Center in Amala Nagar, Kerala (India) in 1991 lent further impetus to Dr. Chakravarty's suggestion for the possible use of fl seed in the treatment of cancer.
www.themuslimwoman.com /herhealth/blackseeds.htm   (3254 words)

  
 A Natural Cure -Black Seed
The Black seed is the common fennel flower plant (Nigella sativa) of the buttercup family.
Black seed can be used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus or diabetes caused by an allergy, but it is recommended that the treatment be supervised because Black seed lowers blood sugar levels.
The fl seed is known in Arabic as the habbutual barakah (the seed of blessing).
www.positive-action.net /blackseed   (749 words)

  
 FAQ's
Black Cumin-botanical Nigella sativa L.- is an herb native to the Mediterranean that has been used for thousands of years as a health and beauty aid.
The original "Black Seed" brand of Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) seed oil is rich in fatty acids, particularly the unsaturated and essential fatty acids (Linoleic and Linolenic acid).
The original "Black Seed" brand of Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) seed oil is a valuable source of protein, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, vitamins A, B1, B2, C and niacin as well as minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, selenium and zinc.
www.blackseedusa.com /faqs.html   (946 words)

  
 Clarins | Research | Our Herbal Ingredients | Black Cumin
Black Cumin is very appreciated for its seeds with a strong, hot, peppery taste.
An oil is extracted from them, which was a precious remedy of the Egyptian and named for its benefits 'Pharaos’ oil'.
A water-retentive protein is extracted from the seeds which is capable of helping the skin resist free radical aggression.
uk.clarins.com /main.cfm?PlanteID=351   (54 words)

  
 Organic Black Cumin Seed - African Red Tea Imports
Isaiah contrasts the reaping of fl cumin with wheat: For the fl cumin is not threshed with a threshing sledge, nor is a cart wheel rolled over the cumin, but the fl cumin is beaten out with a stick, and the cumin with a rod.
Black Seed stimulates bone marrow and immune cells, protects normal cells against cell destroying effects of viruses, destroys tumor cells and raises the number of anti-bodies producing B cells.
Black Seed is a valuable source of protein, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, vitamins A, B1, B2, C and niacin as well as minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, selenium and zinc.
www.africanredtea.com /organic-black-cumin-seed.html   (835 words)

  
 History of Black Seed
A bottle of fl cumin oil was found in the tomb of King Tutankhamun, perhaps to protect the ruler in the afterlife.
In fact, Black Cumin was such a vital ingredient in so many Egyptian dishes that its use must have been long established even at that time.
In the first century, the Greek physician Dioscoredes recorded that fl seed was used to treat headaches, nasal congestion, toothache and intestinal worms.
www.chlorella-world.com /black_seed_history.html   (329 words)

  
 Alternative Medicines - Black Seed
Black cumin may be referred to as nutmeg flower or roman coriander, and even fennel flower by gardeners.
Black cumin has been used for a variety of medical problems for several thousand years.
Research suggests that the fl seed is an effective antitumor treatment for certain types of cancer, including breast cancer and fibrocystic breast disease.
www.alinaam.org.za /library/blackseed.htm   (565 words)

  
 BLACKHERBALS HERBAL REVIEW-BLACK SEED
The Black Seed is native to the Mediterranean, but has been cultivated in other parts of the world, including North Africa, Saudi Arabia, and parts of Asia.
The history of Islamic medicine and the Black seed is based on the wisdom of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) which states: "Hold on to the use of the Black Seed, for in it is healing for all illness except death." (Sahih Bukhari, Vol.
Black Seed has been traditionally used in Islamic medicine as a cure for a variety of ailments including bronchitis, asthma, rheumatism and related inflammatory conditions.
www.blackherbals.com /herbal_review-black_seed.htm   (431 words)

  
 Black Cumin Seed Oil (Cold Pressed) - Nigella sativa - Edible Natural Oils - Oils for Cosmetic Applications - Oils by ...
Nigella is from the diminutive of fl, in allusion to the color of the seeds; Sativa (cultivated).
The small fl seeds of nigella sativa, known as small fennel or fl cumin, are sometimes used as seasoning.
Black Cumin Seed Oil is often used as a dietary supplement because it contains minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, selenium, copper, phosphorus and zinc.
www.oilsbynature.com /products/black-cumin-seed-oil-unrefined.htm   (235 words)

  
 Black Seed
Black Seed (Nigella sativa) is a tiny seed from an herbaceous annual, which reaches a height of twelve to eighteen inches.
Black Seed was discovered in the tomb of the legendary Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamen, implying that it played an important role in ancient Egyptian practices.
As early as 1960, it was reported that Black Seed oil has an anti-inflammatory effect and that it could be useful for relieving arthritis pain.
www.awarenessmag.com /sepoct0/SO0_BLACK_SEED.HTM   (1091 words)

  
 Info on Black Cumin Seed
Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) Seed is rich in nutritional values.
The Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) Seed contains a non-starch polysaccharide component which is a useful source of dietary fiber.
Chemical analysis has further revealed that the Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) Seed contains carotene, which is converted by the liver into vitamin A. The Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) Seed is also a source of calcium, iron, sodium, and potassium.
blackseedusa.com /infoonseed.html   (218 words)

  
 Black Cumin Seed Oil   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Black cumin seed (Nigella Sativa) is known as “Habbat Al Barakah” or “Blessed Seed” among the Middle East countries since it is a cure for many diseases.
Black seed is a healthy food due to more than a hundred constituents in it such as fragrant oils, elements, enzymes and vitamins.
Black Seed has a stabilizing effect on the Human Immune System which combats diseases that are a product of defective immune systems.
www.origo.com.tr /en/black-cumin-seed-oil.html   (954 words)

  
 What are the Uses of Black Cumin Seeds?
Black cumin seeds have been used for centuries in the Middle East, Mediterranean, and India to treat a variety of ailments, and have been adopted for homeopathic use in Europe and other nations as well.
The unique nutritional composition of fl cumin seeds, which includes numerous essential fatty acids, appears to support the immune system, improve the skin, help with respiratory ailments, and address digestive conditions.
Black cumin seeds also have a long history in the natural treatment of asthma and other respiratory conditions.
www.wisegeek.com /what-are-the-uses-of-black-cumin-seeds.htm   (472 words)

  
 Black Cumin Oil from Mountain Rose Herbs
Black Cumin oil or also known as Black Seed Oil, is a remarkable and highly prized nutritive oil that can be used in conjunction with your regular dietary regimen.
Because of the unique cell structure of this oil, along with its high vitamin, mineral and essential fatty acid content, it is being employed for numerous ailments and deficiencies.
Black Cumin oil is being deeply scrutinized by the scientific community, and the findings are very substantial and truth telling.
www.botanical.com /products/oils/black_cumin.html   (138 words)

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