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Spice Pages: Onion seeds (Nigella sativa, falsely Black Cumin or Black Caraway) Nigella is men­tioned in the Bible, but today it is well known not only in Western, but also in Central and South Asia; its main application area is Turkey, Lebanon and Iran.

Spice Pages: Onion seeds (Nigella sativa, falsely Black Cumin or Black Caraway)

Turkish bread frequently shows the charac­teristi­cally shaped black grains; another spice sometimes used to flavour Near Eastern bread is mahaleb cherry stones. From Iran, nigella usage has spread to Northern India, particularly Punjab and Bengal. The spice is mostly used for vegetable dishes; I think it tastes best with aubergines and pumpkin, of which there are many varieties in Bengal. Lake many other Indian spices, nigella develops its flavour best after short toasting in a hot dry pan, or short frying in a little oil (see also cumin). In the Indian union states West Bengal, Orissa and Sikkim, as well as in Bangladesh and Southern Nepal, a spice mixture made from five spices is very popular: Panch phoran [পাঁচ ফোরন or পাঁচ ফোড়ন], better known under its name in Hindi panch phoron [पांच फोरन]. Black seed: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings.

Discover Black Seed. Black Seed - 'The Remedy For Everything But Death' This humble, but immensely powerful seed, kills MRSA, heals the chemical weapon poisoned body, stimulates regeneration of the dying beta cells within the diabetic's pancreas, and yet too few even know it exists.

Black Seed - 'The Remedy For Everything But Death'

The Black Cumin Protocol For Cancer - Alternative Cancer Treatment. The Black Cumin Protocol for Cancer Nigella sativa, also known as black cumin, black seed, kalonji and haba al-barakah (Arabic name) has been proven with countless peer reviews to effectively treat cancer.

The Black Cumin Protocol For Cancer - Alternative Cancer Treatment

There have been more than 450 peer reviews in the past 40 years for a wide range of diseases, such as diabetes, MS, Alzheimer’s disease, hepatitis C and more. Originally, Nigella sativa was used to treat migraines and allergies, but recent discoveries have shown that this little black seed is effective in destroying cancer cells. Researchers at Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson showed that Nigella sativa could cause cell death when used against pancreatic tumor cells. The results showed an 80 percent success rate. According to Hwyda Arafat, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of Surgery at College of Thomas Jefferson University, “Nigella sativa helps treat a broad array of diseases, including some immune and inflammatory disorders.

Benefits of Nigella Sativa Further Research 1. 2. Black Cumin Seed: The Ancient Remedy for All Diseases. 20 health benefits of black nigella seeds and oil. By Ishtar Babilu Dingir I’ve recently been writing about various natural remedies for coughs and colds, since contracting a nasty virus.

20 health benefits of black nigella seeds and oil

Another great aide, which I’ve been feeling the benefits from, is a heaped teaspoonful of ground black Nigella sativa seeds daily in my juiced grapefruit and clementines. I was interested in trying these black seeds – also known as black cumin, black coriander or black onion seeds – after reading that the oil of these seeds was found in the Egyptian tomb of Tutankhamun, and also that Mohammed had reputedly said that it cures everything except death! I wasn’t exactly at death’s door, but I did feel that I needed something powerful to help me get rid of a cough which hung around for weeks.

A review on therapeutic potential of Nigella sativa: A miracle herb. Basil Seeds (Sabja Seeds) and Its Amazing Properties. There has been some dabble into the up and coming popular basil seeds (that resemble chia seeds), in that they may help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes (according to the Sutter Gould Medical Foundation).

Basil Seeds (Sabja Seeds) and Its Amazing Properties

Why is this so? Sweet basil seeds are nutritious, have medicinal value. The rediscovery of a different variety of seeds from diverse cultures is always an exciting development.

Sweet basil seeds are nutritious, have medicinal value

Basil herb nutrition facts and health benefits. The king of herbs, basil herb is one of the oldest and popular herbal plants rich in much notable health benefiting phyto-nutrients.

Basil herb nutrition facts and health benefits

This highly prized plant is revered as "holy herb" in many traditions all around the world. Basil belongs to the family of Lamiaceae, of the genus: Ocimum. Its scientific name is "Ocimum basilicum. " Basil is originally native to Iran, India and other tropical regions of Asia. This bushy annual herbal plant is grown for its medicinally useful leaves and seeds. Varieties of basil herb exist. Health benefits of Basil herb Basil leaves contain many notable plants derived chemical compounds that are known to have disease preventing and health promoting properties.Basil herb contains many polyphenolic flavonoids like orientin and vicenin. Selection and storage Basil plant can be grown in a pot in the backyard so that fresh leaves are readily available for use whenever the need arises. Preparation and serving methods. Black Seed Oil іs а remedy fоr еvеrу disease. Black Seed іs medically referred tо аs Nigella Sativa, thе herd grows аbоut 16-24 inches tall.

Black Seed Oil іs а remedy fоr еvеrу disease

Frоm thіs will соmе а lіttlе rectangle-shaped Black Seed whісh іs аlsо called thе Blessed Seed (Arab: Habbat ul Baraka, оr Habbat ul Sauda).The ancient Egyptians recognized аnd utilized thе Black Seed аnd described іt аs bеіng а remedy (cure fоr problems/disease). Тhе Romans аs well understood thіs seed аnd named іt Greek Coriander. Recorded bу thе Greek doctor frоm thе 1st century, Dioscoredes, bеіng аn ailment fоr оvеrаll health problems fоr example tooth pains, severe headaches аnd wаs рrіmаrіlу applied bеіng а health supplement.

Ibn Sina, thе writer оn thе Canon оf Medicine, рrоbаblу thе mоst famous books wіthіn thе history оf medicine writes thаt Black Seeds energizes thе metabolic process аnd assist tо cure dispiritedness аnd lethargy. Ayurvedic treatments understands іts mаnу characteristics аnd stimulant character.