• What do black cumin seeds contain?
• What are the health benefits of black cumin seeds?

Black cumin seeds are used in cooking, cosmetics, and herbal medicine. Their expansion into global markets began in Turkey and Iraq. Today, they are cultivated all over the world, including Poland. The unique properties of black cumin seeds are helpful in combating high blood pressure and stomach ulcers. They are also used to treat acne. Let's explore what other properties this plant has.

It was once believed that "nigella can cure everything except death." Today, we know that the plant's health-promoting properties can truly make a difference. Modern research shows that black cumin has properties that support the fight against ulcers, protect the stomach lining, and reduce the damage associated with ulcer disease. Black cumin has been used in traditional medicine for centuries and supports the fight against allergic asthma, eczema, and nitrogen dermatitis.

What do black cumin seeds contain ?

The plant contains many ingredients that have positive effects on the human body. These include:

• Oil consisting of 85 percent unsaturated fatty acids,
• essential oil,
  Carbohydrates (approx. 32%),
• Protein (approx. 22 percent – ​​contains 8 of 9 essential amino acids),
• alkaloids,
• Flavonoids and saponins,
• Beta-carotene,
• B vitamins,
• Minerals: Calcium, Magnesium , Iron, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc,
• Thymoquinone, a secondary plant substance with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, as well as blocking histamine production, thanks to which black cumin seeds have anti-allergic effects.

What are the health benefits of black cumin seeds ?

It's worth mentioning that black cumin seeds contain approximately 100 active compounds. For this reason, it's a product that should be included in our diet. It's recommended to consume black cumin seeds or oil daily. Here's what black cumin seeds can help us with:

• Build immunity - the plant influences the increase in the number of immune cells and the greater activity of the immune system,
• have antiallergic effect - block the secretion of histamine,
• Supporting patients with asthma - improving lung capacity and helping to eliminate wheezing,
• antibacterial - the content of thymoquinone gives black cumin antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties,
• lowers blood pressure .

Black cumin is constantly being studied, and its beneficial properties are not fully understood. One thing is certain: it is a plant that shows great potential to help us fight many diseases. Research is currently being conducted into the extent to which black cumin can support us in the fight against diabetes and even cancer.