Black cumin seeds (Nigella sativa) have long been used as a powerful remedy against major illnesses in nearly every major medical tradition…from Ayurveda to Chinese herbalism to ancient Egyptian and Greek medicine.

The earliest written reference to black cumin (also called “blackseed”) is found in the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament (28:25-27). Here, the holy prophet Muhammad calls blackseed “a remedy for every illness except death.”

Now, science also confirms that blackseed is one of the most powerful medicinal plants known to man.

Several studies have also shown that black cumin seed extract may help fight cancer. In one recent study, black cumin seed oil was potent against pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest and most difficult to treat of all cancers.

In the hundreds of studies conducted on black cumin, the seeds have been shown to contain compounds that fight disease by boosting the body’s production of…

Bone marrow

Natural interferon

Immune cells

And the Sloane Kettering hospital website has recently published exciting details on current anti-cancer research using black cumin seed oil.

Very few botanicals have shown the effectiveness of black cumin against a wide array of diseases and health conditions.

What is Black Cumin?

Black cumin is a member of the buttercup family. When whole, the seeds are dark, thin, and crescent shaped. They contain more than 100 chemical compounds, some of which are still unidentified.

The primary active compound in black cumin seed is crystalline nigellone. Other important active ingredients include:

Thymoquinone

Beta sitosterol

Myristic acid

Palmitic acid

Palmitoleic acid

Stearic acid

Oleic acid

Linoleic acid

Linolenic acid

Arachidonic acid

Protein

Vitamin B1

Vitamin B2

Vitamin B3

Folic acid

Calcium

Iron

Copper

Zinc

Phosphorous

Black Cumin Boosts Immunity and Health

Like the well-known herb Echinacea, black cumin is a powerful immune booster. But black cumin works very differently than Echinacea. Unlike Echinacea, black cumin does not negatively impact autoimmune disorders, and therefore can be used by those who suffer these conditions.

Black cumin is effective against allergies…multiple sclerosis…cancer…tuberculosis…and AIDS. Black cumin is also effective against liver problems, digestive imbalances, and asthma.

Black Cumin in History

Oil of black cumin was found in Tutankhamen’s tomb, and was used by Cleopatra for its valuable health and beauty benefits.

Hippocrates, the grandfather of modern medicine, considered black cumin a valuable remedy for digestive disorders.

Ibn Sina, the author of the famous Canon of Medicine, reports that black cumin stimulates the metabolism and supports recovery from dispiritedness and lethargy.

Ayurvedic medicine uses black cumin for a wide variety of diseases, including hemorrhoids, hepatitis, fever, diarrhea, cough, and tapeworm.

Modern Scientific Research on Black Cumin

Since 1959, black cumin has been examined in more than 200 different studies at universities and laboratories.

Research conducted at the Cancer Research Laboratory of Hilton Head Island in South Carolina showed that oil of black cumin fought cancerous tumors without the negative side effects chemotherapy.

The Hilton Head research showed that black cumin…

Increased the growth rate of bone marrow cells by a staggering 250%

Inhibited tumor growth by 50%

Stimulated immune cells and raised the interferon production (which protects cells from the destructive effect of viruses)

Has strongly antibacterial effects

Lowers the blood sugar level (essential for the treatment of diabetes)

In animal studies, two-thirds of mice given black cumin seed oil survived beyond 30 days despite deliberate efforts to induce cancer…while none of the mice in the control group survived.

Black cumin is especially effective for aggressive cancers whose growth depends on angiogenesis (the physiological process involving the growth of new blood vessels).

Dramatic Results for Asthma and Allergies…and Many Other Conditions

German research has shown that 70% of patients with allergic conditions—including pollen and dust allergies—benefit from treatment with black cumin seed oil. Long-term use (6 months or longer) often brings outstanding results.

Other uses of black cumin seed oil include for…

Acne

Colds and flu

Lethargy

Nervous tension

Tired legs muscles

Backache, arthritis, bruises, and rheumatism

High blood pressure

Stomach problems

Diarrhea

Hair loss

Headache

Earache

Intestinal parasites

Colic (babies)

Sinusitis

Skin fungus

Exceptional Health and Beauty Benefits with Internal and External Use

Experts often recommend taking one teaspoon of the spicy oil alone, taken alone or with hot tea one hour before meals once or twice daily.

However, many people choose to take the black cumin seed oil in capsule form. Whether taken as oil in tea or in capsules, black cumin seed oil not only supports health, but has beauty benefits as well, including stronger and more lustrous hair and fingernails after months of use. When used externally, black cumin seed oil can soothe psoriasis, eczema, and acne.

Black cumin seed oil is sometimes included in pre-made creams, or you can add it to your own favorite cream. Some people use black cumin seed oil preparations on burns or skin infections. It can also be used to moisturize the skin, relieve joint or pain, or to minimize wrinkles and other signs of aging.

Black cumin seed oil and pills can be found in many Indian and Lebanese food shops and online. According to Tony Isaacs, natural health researcher and author of Cancer’s Natural Enemy, consumers should shop carefully. Isaacs warns that, “Those who use black cumin seed oil should check labels and product information carefully.

Black cumin is commonly referred to as black cumin seed oil, black onion seed, black caraway, and black sesame seed, and other names, but only Nigella sativa is true black cumin.