| ≥1 piece |
Black cumin / Nigella sativa turkey / Kalonji seeds
Black cumin has even been described as a "miracle herb," and its name in old Latin, "Panacea," means "cure all." Black cumin has a wide spectrum of pharmacological actions that have been supported by science. Among them:
| Anti-diabetic | Anti-Cancer | Immunomodulator |
| Analgesic | Anti-inflammatory | Antimicrobial |
| Spasmolytic | Bronchodilator | Hepato-protective |
| Gastro-protective | Renal protective | Antioxidant properties |
Traditionally, black cumin has been used for immune-system support, well-being, digestive health, respiratory issues, kidney and liver support, and heart health. In Asia and the Middle East, black cumin seeds have long been used to treat asthma, bronchitis, rheumatism and other inflammatory diseases.
A tincture of the black cumin seeds has traditionally been used to treat indigestion, loss of appetite, diarrhea, parasitic infections and skin problems. An external application of black cumin oil has even been used as an antiseptic and roasted black cumin seeds as a treatment to stop vomiting.5
The most abundant active plant chemical in black cumin seeds is thymoquinone; other bioactive compounds in the black cumin seed include α-hederin, alkaloids, flavonoids, antioxidants and fatty acids. Some of the most compelling research into black cumin's health benefits is highlighted below.
Cancer
Thymoquinone is known to have anti-cancer effects.6 Research published in Drug Discovery Today concluded thymoquinone has a long history of battling cancer in vitro and in vivo (in "test tube" experiments and animal studies), and modulates 9 of the 10 hallmarks of cancer.
Thymoquinone extract from black cumin appears to be effective against cancers in the blood, lung, kidney, liver, prostate, breast, cervix, colon and skin.