The Messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammad(PBUH) said, “Black Seed is the cure for all ailments except death.”(Musnad Ahmed) Black Seed truly is an amazing herb! For centuries, the black seed herb and oil have been used as a natural remedy by millions of people in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa to support their health. An aromatic spice, similar looking to sesame seed except for black in color, can be used as a natural remedy for a variety of conditions and treatments related to respiratory health, stomach and intestinal health, kidney and liver function, circulatory and immune system support, and for general overall well-being.
The black seed is not recommended during pregnancy, however, during lactation, it is an excellent form of added nutrition for both mother and the growing child while its immune system boosting properties serve as a natural, safe way to build resistance against illness. In addition, as studies have shown, black seed helps increase milk production during breastfeeding.
NATURAL REMEDIES OF BLACK SEED
1. Muscular pain/Rheumatism- Mildly heat a small amount of black seed mixed with olive oil and then stroke the painful area intensely with preparation.
2. Skin Conditions– Natural Remedy1: Internally take 1/2 teaspoons black seed oil 2-3 times a day. Natural Remedy2: For a clear complexion, mix 1/2 teaspoon of black seed oil with a tablespoon of olive oil. Rub the face with this mixture and leave it on for one hour. Wash with soap and water.
3. Dizziness and ear infection- Use it as a drop for the ears for “infection”; and drink it in tea and rub it under your cheek and at the back of your neck for dizziness.
4. For women and delivery- It is the best thing for helping with the pains of labor. Boil the black seed with honey and drink.
5. For Skin diseases- Mix a unit of black seed oil with the same unit of rose water and 2 units of brown flour. Before you use the mix rub the area with a cloth dipped in vinegar. Lightly, apply the mixture to the skin and then expose it to the sun every day.
6. Rheumatism- Warm black seed oil and massage the oil into the painful areas. Also, make a drink of boiled black seed and mix with honey, drink before going to sleep; and have a lot of yaqeen (full-faith).
7. High Blood Pressure- Mix the black seed with hot liquids you may drink, such as coffee, tea, etc; and rub your body with the oil and have yaqeen(faith).
8. Chest pains and colds- Add 1 tablespoon of the black seeds in boiling water and inhale the vapor and cover your head before you sleep.
9. Cancer- Rub the affected area with black seed oil. 3 times a day drink a mixture of a teaspoon of the oil with a glass of carrot juice. Do this for three months.
10. For memorizing- Boil mint and mix it with honey and 7 drops of black seed oil-drink while warm any time of the day. Also, stop drinking coffee and tea.
11. Diabetes– Mix 1 cup of black seeds, 1 cup of watercress seeds, 1/2 cup of pomegranate peel. Grind the mixture into a powder. Take half a spoonful of the mixture together with a teaspoon of black seed oil before breakfast for one month.
12. Hypertension- Strain a teaspoon of finely crushed black seeds into a hot drink and take two lobes of garlic every morning before breakfast.
13. Insomnia- A teaspoon of black seed and honey or tea before supper offers relief from Insomnia and a night of restful sleep.
14.Toothache– Natural Remedy 1-Mix ground black seed with olive oil to form a paste and paint the tooth with it. Natural Remedy 2-Boil 8 oz apple cider vinegar with 2 tablespoons ground black seeds. Strain, rinse the mouth with it for several days. Natural Remedy 3– Rub the painful area with 1-2 drops of oil.
15. Nausea/Vomiting- Mix a teaspoon of ground black seed in boiled mint three times daily.
