Black Cumin Seed

Black Cumin Seed

black cumin plant
Black Cumin plant
black cumin seeds
Black Cumin seeds come from The Cumin plant

The clinical evidence shows the seeds have antimicrobial, antiparasitic and antifungal properties. Animal studies have demonstrated tumour suppression. There is evidence that black cumin in some cases can be effective with diabetes    hypertension plus useful as an anti-inflammatory.

This natural herb remedy and spice have been known about for over 2000 years and grow in hot climates. The black cumin seeds and oil continues to be used on a large scale because people find it is a useful herbal health supplement.

Black cumin is also known as the black seed, black caraway, Roman coriander, kalonji and fennel flower.

Although the modern day studies and references are not fully conclusive about how, why or if black cumin is able to improve human beings health the product has remained very popular as a herbal supplement and cooking spice.

Google is a big source of information both good and unhelpful. There is always a need for research on natural supplements to verify with evidential research about the effectiveness of herbs including black cumin and other seeds. These health conditions are the common uses the black cumin herb supplement is used for:

There has been some research that suggests cumin may be useful with these conditions:

Click here for more information – Encyclopedia Britannica

There is no evidence to confirm scientifically why people use black cumin for the following conditions:

  • Boosting the immune system
  • Bronchitis
  • Cancer prevention
  • Congestion
  • Coughs
  • Digestive problems including intestinal gas and diarrhea
  • Flu
  • Headaches
  • Menstrual disorders
  • Other conditions of many types 

The information on this website is not for the purpose to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  You should always speak with your doctor or consult your health care professional about your health conditions before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your healthcare treatment to determine which course of healthcare they say is right for you.

One convenient way to consume Black Cumin Seeds is in ready-made pocket size pouch which combines other organic seeds for a high nutrition supplement Click here for deliveries to Europe & USA then select products & “Soul”

 

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