Black Cumin Seed for Cancer, Immune Disorders, Asthma, Cooking & More

Black Cumin Seed for Cancer, Immune Disorders, Asthma, Cooking and More

by Tony Isaacs

Black Cumin, or Nigella sativa, is one the most revered medicinal seeds in history.  Black cumin seeds were found in the tomb of Tutankhamun and are mentioned in the Bible as well as in the words of the Prophet Mohammed.  Today they are used for a wide variety of conditions including cancer, immune disorders, asthma, digestive disorders and much more.

The famous Greek physician Dioscorides used black cumin seeds to treat headaches and toothaches. Mohammed said that black cumin cures every disease but death itself. The reason might be found in the complex chemical structure of the seeds. These little seeds have over one hundred different chemical constituents, including abundant sources of all the essential fatty acids. It is the oil that is most often used medicinally, but the whole seeds, which are a bit spicy, are often used whole in cooking—curries, pastries, and Mediterranean cheeses.

NOTE:  More than one plant is often referred to as "Black Cumin".   Only the genuine Nigella sativa is referred to in this article.

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