Health Benefits of Black Cumin Seeds
Black cumin seeds have anti-oxidant activity, as they contain thymoquinone.
The antioxidative properties of seeds' oil protect hair cells from free radical damage.
Black cumin seeds are also very useful in digestion as it increases pancreatic enzymes.
As it contains antihistamines, it also relieves muscle spasms and contractions, as well as colic pain, especially in women suffering from dysmenorrhea.
Black cumin seed oil is also useful as an anti-wrinkle treatment since it reduces skin allergies and tightens the skin.
The application of oil decreases the dark circles of the eye.
Antihistamines in the seeds helps reduce allergic conditions like asthma, bronchitis, and sinusitis.
It also helps eliminate urinary tract infections, renal injuries, and other genito-urinary problems.
Black cumin oil is useful in acute pancreatitis (pancreas inflammation), especially in children.
Powder of black cumin seeds is useful in toothache and gingivitis (gums inflammation).
Aphthous ulcers and dry mouth can be eliminated by gargling with warm water and black cumin seed oil.
Its thymoquinone content lowers blood pressure and artery stiffening.
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