![]() It has also been used for “pink eye” (conjunctivitis), pockets of infection (abscesses) and parasites. Historically, black seed has been used for headache, toothache, nasal congestion and intestinal worms. It is also labelled as Melanthion by Hippocrates and Dioscorides. ![]() Avicenna, a well-known physician of the 10th century, famous for his book “The Canon of Medicine,” has recommended the use of Nigella seeds for enhancement of body’s energy and also for support during recovery from fatigue and dispiritedness. It has also been described as the miraculous plant and considered by earliest herbal specialists as “The herb from heaven.” The Prophet Mohammed had described the curative powers of the black seed as “Hold on to use this black seed as it has a remedy for every illness except death.” It is also mentioned as the curative “cumin” and “caraway” in the Holy Bible in the book of Isaiah chapter 28 verses 25 and 27. It has long been used as a traditional remedy in the Arabian countries East Asia, Europe and Africa. It has been widely used as a spice and flavouring agent in a variety of food preparations such as in bread, yogurt, pickles, sauces and salads. Nigella sativa also appears to contain alkaloids and phytosterols two types of beneficial plant compounds with natural cholesterol-lowering properties. Experts suggest that this active compound is likely behind most of Nigella sativa’s purported health benefits. Thymoquinone - an antioxidant of the terpene and terpenoid family is by far the most abundant. More is known about the plant’s antioxidants and other beneficial compounds.It appears to be especially rich in antioxidants from the polyphenol, tocopherol, terpenoid and terpene families.Of all these antioxidants, ![]() Nigella sativa may also provide small amounts of vitamins A, C and E, as well as certain B vitamins. These studies found it to have analgesic, antilipemic, postcoital contraceptive, diuretic and anti-hypertensive, bronchodilator and calcium antagonist, histamine release inhibitor, hepatoprotective, anthelmintic, antifungal, antimicrobial (against a wide range of organisms), anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities. The results of extensive pharmacological studies justify the broad, traditional therapeutic value of black seeds. Its main active constituent, thymoquinone is medicinally effective against various illnesses. The seed has been used in different civilisations around the world for centuries to treat various animal and human ailments. So, I strongly recommend local rice popularly called ofada for you.īlack seed, scientifically called Nigella sativa and also known as black cumin, black caraway, Roman coriander, kalonji is an annual flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae. White rice on the other hand, is not a whole grain it is refined, meaning the bran and germ are stripped away, leaving only the endosperm. It is a whole grain because its three original parts including the fibrous bran (its outer skin), the nutritious germ (which is the embryo that has the potential to sprout into a new plant) and the carb-rich endosperm (the germ’s starchy food supply) are all intact. It has more fiber and antioxidants as well as more vitamins and minerals. It has an advantage over white rice when it comes to nutrient content. Incorporating high-fiber foods like brown rice into your diet can help keep you full and prevent overeating. It is so filling that it allows me to stay a longer time without feeling hungry. Recently, I switched to eating brown rice and would like to share my experience with you.
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