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8 Benefits Of Black Seed Oil

What is black seed oil? Black seed oil contains thymoquinone, which is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound that may also have tumor-reducing properties.

In traditional medicine, black seed oil has been used to treat a variety of health conditions. As a result, it has sometimes been referred to as “panacea”… or universal healer.

People have used black seed oil for its therapeutic benefits for thousands of years. Studies suggest that this oil may offer a lot health and cosmetic benefits, such as aiding weight loss, improved skin conditions, and even treating cancer and diabetes (7, 12,13, 14).

In this article, we will explain the great benefits that black seed oil has to offer and why so many people use it. Black seeds are also known as black caraway, black cumin, Kalonji, and black onion seeds.

Black seeds come from Nigella sativa, a small plant with pale purple, blue, or white flowers that grows in Eastern Europe, Western Asia, and the Middle East.

There are different ways you can ingest black seed oil, in a capsule or apply it topically to benefit the skin. Some people also add the oil to massage oils, shampoos, homemade skin-care products, and fragrances.

Weight Loss

Studies has shown black seed supplementation can help lower your body mass index (BMI) in individuals with obesity, metabolic syndrome, or type 2 diabetes (18, 19, 29).

May Help In Treating Asthma

Asthma is a chronic condition in which the lining of your airways swell and the muscles around them constrict, making it difficult for you to breathe (15).

Studies have shown that black seed oil, and specifically thymoquinone in the oil, may help in treating asthma by reducing inflammation and relaxing muscles in the airway (4, 16, 17,).

Helps The Skin

Black seed oil may help with the following skin conditions:

• Eczema: A 2013 study comparing the therapeutic benefits of N. Sativa with those of prescription medications, black seed oil can reduce the severity of hand eczema.
• Psoriasis: A study in 2012 on mice suggests that the oil may also have antipsoriatic benefits.
• Acne: Research suggest that the antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects of black seed oil can improve acne. One study of 58 percent of participants rated their response to this treatment as good, while 35 percent felt their results were moderate.

Black seed oil is also good for hydrating the hair, softening the skin, and act as a great moisturizer.

Cancer

Recent studies have shown that the thymoqduinone in black seed oil can influence programmed cell death, or apoptosis, in several types of cancer cells… including brain cancer, leukemia, and breast cancer cells.

Liver And Kidney Function

A study in 2013 on rats showed that black seed oil may reduce liver and kidney disease complications and improve the organ structures. Researchers do not know if these effects would also occur in humans.

Infertility

A placebo-controlled clinical trial on men with abnormal sperm and infertility has found that black seed oil can improve sperm movement and increase sperm count and semen volume.

Diabetes

An article in the Journal Of Endocrinology & Metabolism tells how a study used on animal models showed that black seed oil may have antidiabetic properties and improve blood sugar levels.

May Protect Brain Health

Neuroinflammation is inflammation of brain tissue. It’s thought to play an important role in the development of diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Early test-tube and animal research suggests that thymoquinone in black seed oil may reduce neuroinflammation. As a result, it may help protect against brain disorders like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease (13, 32, 33, 34).

Well, we hope that you try some black seed oil and that it benefits you. Please feel free to share your experience in the comments below! Stay safe and God bless.