The seeds of Nigella Sativa, commonly called "black cumin", are believed to have healing properties. In fact, they were often used in traditional home remedies. Black cumin is thought to stimulate the immune system and has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and anti-parasitic properties. Generally, it is used to treat digestive and respiratory disorders. Additionally, scientific studies have shown that black cumin has cancer fighting agents. Before ingesting it, it is necessary to heat the seeds and grind them. Once you have the mixture, you can add honey, water, yogurt and other foods. You can also use black cumin oil for topical applications on the skin.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Preparation
Step 1. Reheat the seeds before ingesting them
You cannot eat raw black cumin seeds. They must in fact be heated, in order to improve their flavor and protect the stomach. Place the seeds in a pan and heat them over low heat. Stir occasionally.
The seeds will be ready when, to the taste, they have a bland flavor. After leaving them on the flame for about five minutes, start tasting them. If they still taste sour, they need to stay on the fire longer
Step 2. Grind them after heating
Take the seeds and grind them in a coffee or spice grinder. Grind them to a size small enough that you can easily swallow them. Grinding them into a powder is usually the easiest way to consume them.
You can also use a mortar or pestle
Step 3. Store the resulting powder in an airtight container
It is important to store black cumin in a suitable container that prevents moisture from forming inside. You can put the powder in capsules or in a jar, so you can easily take it every day.
Step 4. Purchase black cumin oil or processed seeds
If you don't want to heat and grind your seeds, you can buy pre-heated seeds or black cumin oil instead. You can find them online, in health food stores, or health food stores.
Avoid buying products that suggest taking large quantities. To get the beneficial effects of black cumin, you'll only need to take small amounts, like a teaspoon once or twice a day
Part 2 of 3: Ingest the Black Cumin
Step 1. Take one teaspoon of black cumin twice a day
It is believed to stimulate the immune system and protect against numerous diseases. If you want to use black cumin as a supplement for your immune system, just take a teaspoon twice a day.
You can also use black cumin oil. However, buying seeds and making your own oil is the best way to get all the beneficial effects of the substance. In fact, in this way you can avoid taking the additives that are generally found in commercial preparations
Step 2. Add some honey to your black cumin oil
Take a teaspoon of black cumin oil and add it to a teaspoon of honey. Take the mixture one to three times a day. This blend is believed to possess numerous healing properties for many diseases such as cancer, diabetes, flu and cystic fibrosis.
You can also add a teaspoon of ground seeds to your blend
Step 3. Prepare the black cumin water
If you don't want to crush the seeds but want to heat and consume them, you could boil them in water. Boil a small amount of water with a teaspoon of seeds. Once it has boiled, let it boil over low heat for five minutes. Once it has cooled, you can pour the water into a cup and drink it.
Step 4. Mix the black cumin oil with the kefir or yogurt
Black cumin oil is traditionally used for intestinal and stomach ailments. If you suffer from IBS, diarrhea, or other gastrointestinal problems, try mixing a cup of kefir, Greek yogurt, or plain yogurt with a teaspoon of black cumin oil. Take the mixture twice a day.
Step 5. Add black cumin seeds to your dishes
After heating and grinding the black cumin seeds, you can add the mixture to any dish. For example, you can add them to bread, oatmeal, smoothies or any other dish you prefer.
Part 3 of 3: Use Black Cumin Oil on Skin
Step 1. Massage the oil into the skin
Black cumin oil has many anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. This is why it is considered an excellent remedy for acne and other skin irritations. It also contains many vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants that can fight the aging process. Massage it into your skin daily as part of your beauty routine.
Step 2. Rub the oil on your chest
Black cumin oil can help fight some respiratory ailments. In addition, it possesses healing properties for cystic fibrosis. Rub a thin layer of oil on your chest. This allows you to absorb it into the skin and inhale it.
Step 3. Rub the oil on your temples
Black cumin oil can help relieve headaches. Use it to massage your temples. You can also try applying a few drops on your scalp and massaging it.
For more intense migraines, try putting a couple of drops of the oil in your nostrils so that you can inhale it. In fact, breathing in black cumin oil can help relieve pain
Step 4. Blend ground black cumin with olive oil to relieve earache
Black cumin can also relieve earache. Take a teaspoon of heated and ground seeds and mix it with a few drops of olive oil until you get a homogeneous mixture. Apply about seven drops of the product to your ears, once in the morning and once in the evening.
