Medicines - Nigella Sativa

It is sometimes known as the "black cumin" or "black seed".

It was related by Abu Huraira r.a. that the Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him) said, "This black seed is a cure for every diseases except Al Saam." Aisha asked: " What is Al Saam?" He (prayers and peace be upon him) answered: "Death" (Al-Muslim).

Nigella Sativa and the results of the studies indicate that the following medical benefits can be derived from taking Nigella Sativa :

1. Uric Acid dan Gout

To assist in the removal of uric acid from the body to prevent gout.

2. Asthma

The substance "Nigellon", which is found in Nigella Sativa helps to reduce difficulties in breathing and asthma attack. It can also helps patients to handle bronchitic problems.

3. Flu (Influenza)

It can get rid of Flu.

4. High Blood Pressure

It can help patients with high blood pressure by brnging down the pressue.

5. Allergies

The substance "Nigellon" as found in Nigella Sativa can reduce the production of "Histamine" and other
substances which are responsible for causing allergy.

6. Production of Bile

The substances "Carbonil" and "Thymoquinone" found in Nigella Sativa have the capacity to increase the removal of bile from the gallbladder to prevent the formation of gallstones.

7. Increase in Productin of Breast Milk

It increases the production of breast milk.

8. Thrombosis

It helps with the process of thrombosis inside and external side of the body, ensuring that clotting of blood happens quickly to prevent further loss of blood from the injured parts of the body. It also controls fibrin to prevent escessive coagulation of blood and to ensure smooth flow of blood in the arteries and veins.

9. Increased Immune System

It increases the body's immune system to protect the body against dangerous bacteria, virus and cancer cells.

10. Anti-Cancer

It protects the body from the adverse side effects of using "Cisplatin" (platinum-based chemotherapy drug) or other substances that are used in the treatment of various types of cancers.

11. Anti-Bacteria

Nigella Sativa is active and effective in the destruction of bacteria like "E Coli", "Strep.Fecalis" and "Bacillus subtilis." It also helps in protecting the teeth from Plaques.

12. Anti-Diahorrea

Diahorrea is a common cause of death in developing countries and the second most common cause of infant deaths worldwide. Nigella Sativa can treat patients with diahorrea by killing bacteria like cholera, Shigella and E.Colli that causes diahorrea.

13. Anti-Diabetes

It can reduce the level of sugar in the blood.

14. Rheumatism

In the Middle East, the black seed is used as an anti inflammatory substance to treat inflamed tissues of the body. It is antirheumatic and also used in the treatment of headaches.

15. Medical Practioners who are well-versed in the treatment of illness or ailments using the Black Seed have the following comments:

i. It acts fast in alleviating swellings, tumors and abscesses

ii. If it is crushed into powder and mixed with honey in hot water, the drink can help to remove the kidney stone. The drink also helps to regulate the urinary system and menstruation .

iii. If it is crushed into powder and then wrapped in a cloth, it can cure any flu by bringing it to the nose for breathing.

iv. If 4.235 gram of the black seed is added to water, the drink can alleviate breathing difficulties

v. If the black seed is wrapped in a cloth it can alleviate a headache

vi. If it is cooked with vinegar and then rinsed in the mouth, it can help to alleviate any toothache.

vii. It helps to get rid of gas flatulence from the body.

viii. It helps in the bowel movement and therefore good for patients with constipation. In some zoos they feed it to the elephants to aid digestion.