BLACK SEED OIL Black Cumin Research from the Lab To date, there has been a lot of research aimed at evaluating the healing powers of black onion seeds. Let’s take a look… Cancer-Fighting. Black seed extracts have proved effective in treating tumors without the negative side effects of chemotherapy. Scientists have discovered a black seed component known as Thymoquinone. A recent study as the Texas A&M university showed that thymoquinone had anti-cancer properties. They identified that “Thymoquinone inhibits tumor angiogenesis and tumor growth”.1 In June 2007, the Brazilian Journal of medical and Biological Research published a study on the anti-tumor properties of black seed extracts. The study showed that there was a clear reduction in the growth of cancer cells in mice that were treated with black seed extracts (up to 95%). This was significant as it confirmed that black seed extracts had anti-cancer properties.2 Anti-Inflammation. Another study on Black Onion Seed looked at the health benefits. The study was carried out at the University of South Carolina in 2005. They discovered that the oil of the seed and consituents such as thymoquinone had “potent anti-inflammatory effects”. Their experiments centered on conditions such as colitis and arthritis”. They also discovered that “the oil and certain active ingredients showed beneficial immuno-modulatory properties, augmenting the T cell- and natural killer cell-mediated immune responses”. T cells and natural killers cells are the body’s natural army. They defend the body from disease by killing off any infections. This is promising for those with immune disorders such as AIDS where the T cell count is usually low.3 Allergy Protection – Certain diseases like bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, and eczema cause the body to produce histamines. When these histamines are released, the body’s immune system is goes into overdrive, causing tell-tale symptomatic allergic reactions. Researchers have reason to believe that Nigella Sativa protects people with these diseases by blocking the release of histamines in the first place. In Munich, 600 allergy patients were given 500mg of Black seed oil twice a day for 3 months. Scientists recorded a massive improvement in 85% of the patients.3 Opioid Withdrawal – Nigella Sativa also helped relieve withdrawal symptoms for those trying to get off opiates. Researchers reported “rapid improvement in signs and symptoms of acute opioid abstinence” from black cumin and that it also “prevented the development of significant craving and relapse”. They recommended it be part of any opiate withdrawal treatment program.4 Anti-Microbial Properties – The anti-microbial properties of Nigella Sativa include protective effects for viral and bacterial infections, and even parasites. In one study, black seed oil was given by injection to subjects with murine cytomegalovirus (very similar to the human herpes virus). After just 10 days, the virus was no longer detectable in the either the spleen or liver5. Even more exciting, research out of Cairo University shows that botanical extracts are effective against a host of drug-resistant bacterial infections, including E. coli6. Still other studies show that essential oils from Nigella Sativa are effective against parasites like tapeworms even when diluted at a 1:100 ratio 7,8. Power tips Black onion seeds contain modest amounts of phytosterols, which can help lower cholesterol. However, the sterol make up of each seed varies widely depending on the plant’s origin. If you are looking to get more sterols this way, opt for seeds or oil harvested in Germany, rather than Tunisia or Iran9. There is also some exciting new evidence to suggest taking rose hip oil can improve the stability of sterols. BUY AT WWW.BLACKSEEDBUFFET.COM
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