Black Seed (Nigella Sativa) and How to Use It

Black seed works best when taken consistently over a long period of time

In iran, black seed remains a traditional remedy for asthma, coughs, stomach aches, abdominal pain, colic, general fatigue, rheumatism, mouth and larynx diseases, skin diseases, and cancer. It is also believed to strengthen a mother after childbirth; stimulate menstruation, urination and liver functions; aid digestion; dissolve kidney stones; and increase intelligence. Black seed is used to beautify skin, nourish hair and stimulate hair growth.

Asthma & Bronchial Problems

Mix a teaspoon of black seed oil in coffee. Taken twice daily. Also rub chest with the oil every night and inhale the vapor in hot water

Backache & rheumatism

Mildly heat a small amount of black seed oil and then stroke the rheumatic area intensely. A teaspoon of the oil should also be drunk three times daily.

Breast Milk

2 teaspoons of black seed oil daily increases the milk of the woman.

Flu & Nasal Congestion

Placing three to four drops of Black Seed Oil in each nostril can relieve nasal congestion and head cold distress

Hair Greying

Massaging the hair with Black Seed Oil regularly may prevent premature hair greying.

Hair Loss

Stroke the scalp thoroughly with lemon and leave for about 15 minutes, shampoo, wash and dry hair thoroughly. Then massage Black Seed Oil into the scalp. Drink a teaspoon of Black Seed Oil mixed in tea/coffee

Hay Fever

One tablespoon of Black Seed Oil mixed with a glass of lemon should be taken twice daily until symptoms disappear.

Headaches

Rub the forehead and the sides of the face near the ears with Black Seed Oil and bandage the head. Also a teaspoon of Black Seed Oil should be taken before breakfast.

Healthy Complexion

Mix a tablespoon of Black Seed Oil with a tablespoon of olive oil. Rub the face with this mixture and leave it for at least one hour. Wash with soap and water.

Laziness and Fatigue

One tablespoon of nigella sativa oil with a glass of pure orange juice every morning for at least 10 days.

Diarrhea

Mix a teaspoon of Black Seed Oil with a cup of yoghurt. Drinking the mixture twice a day until symptoms disappear.

Muscular pains

Massage the area with warmed oil.

Sleeping Disorder/Insomnia

A tablespoon of oil mixed with honey in any hot drink in the evening.

Toothache & Gums

First cook Black Seeds with vinegar. Add black cumin seed oil. Rinse the mouth with this formulation to help the gums and relieve toothache.

For women and delivery

It is the best thing for helping with the pains of labor. Boil the black seed with honey and drink.

Heart burn

Add a few drops of black seed oil to a hot cup of milk and add one teaspoon of honey. Also, eat a lot of lettuce.

Ulcers

Mix 10 drops of black seed oil with a cup of honey. Eat a spoon of this mixture daily, every morning, before you eat or drink anything else. Follow with a glass of milk. Do this for two months.

Nausea / Vomiting

Mix a teaspoon of ground black seed in boiled mint three times daily.

Tonsillitis

Boil 10 grams of black seed oil with half litre of water and filter. Gargle twice a day.

Even More Ways to Use Black Seed Oil and Black Cumin Seeds

You can add the black cumin oil or the seeds in your foods, cold and hot beverages, and yogurt. 
 

Apply, rub, or massage the oil topically of affected areas to treat arthritis, backaches, eczema, headaches, muscle sprains, and psoriasis. 
 

Sprinkle a few drops to your shampoo and moisturizer. 
 

Add a few drops into a bowl of hot water and inhale the steam or vapor to clear nasal congestions. It may also help if you experience stress and fatigue.
 

Use it as a compress, or skin wash to treat wounds, cuts, and scrapes. To make compress, add a few drops of the oil or the seeds in water, soak a clean cloth wring it and then place the cloth on the skin. As a wash, just soak your skin in the solution. 
 

To make spice or chai tea, brew the seeds for about 10 minutes and add milk to it. Or you can add honey instead of milk. Drink it after meals to aid digestion or if you suffer from diarrhea. It also helps reduce fever and treat dry cough. You can use the oil instead of the seed to make black cumin tea.

Disclaimer: Black Seed is not a cure or a substitute. The information contained in this article is for educational purposes only and should not be used for diagnosis or to guide treatment without the opinion of a health professional. Any reader who is concerned about his or her health should contact a doctor for advice.