The black stuff is obviously not just like that. While black garlic is obtained through fermentation, black cumin is a type of cumin that has been in use for thousands of years. The first records date back to ancient Egypt, where Queen Neferetite took care of her timeless youthful appearance with black cumin oil. Arab nomad healers used black cumin to treat a whole range of ailments. The Prophet Muhammad even mentioned in the Old Testament that black cumin cures everything except death. Today, however, the world is rediscovering what has already been discovered.

Black cumin has a lot of linolenic acid, which has a proven beauty effect. Black cumin seeds contain eight of the nine essential amino acids, the oil is extremely rich in omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, a lot of stearic and palmitic fatty acids, calcium, copper, iron, vitamins C, B1, B3, B5... It's no coincidence that black cumin is at the top of the most healing spices in the world.

And how can we use black cumin to improve our health?

Nutritionists recommend 1.2 to 2 grams of crushed seeds per day. More can cause allergies, intestinal problems, stomach problems. if you decide to use it systematically, do not do it for more than 4 weeks in a row, then stop for 4 weeks and you can repeat the treatment again.

Black cumin is not good for pregnant women because it has a contraceptive effect. all those who take medicines on a daily basis must also be careful so that there is no overlapping of active ingredients... But never forget that black cumin is just a spice.

What diseases does black cumin treat?

• 1. Digestive system: acts on all organs involved in the digestion process. black cumin oil helps with flatulence, constipation, diarrhea, accelerates the secretion of gastric currents, relieves heartburn and heals stomach wounds.
  
  
• Respiratory system: relieves cough, helps with chronic bronchitis, asthma, whooping cough, opens airways. black cumin is also considered a natural Ayurvedic medicine, which you take 3 times a day, one teaspoon before meals.
  
  
• 3. Skin: rejuvenates and regenerates cells, protects the skin from drying out, accelerates cell metabolism. Black cumin oil has such an effect inside and outside the body. In some places, it is also used in official medicine, to help with allergies.
  
  4. Heart: lowers blood pressure, strengthens the heart muscle, regulates the amount of blood fats, lowers cholesterol, strengthens the heart muscle... As it thins the blood, black cumin is very welcome for anyone who has problems with blood circulation.
  
  5. Nerves: It also has a very strong effect on brain cells, and the fats in black cumin oil have been proven to accelerate the regeneration of nerve and brain cells, which has a calming effect on the entire body. That is why black cumin is considered to be the only spice that regulates the immune, hormonal and energy systems.

Where can we find black cumin?

Black cumin oil is not at all rare on our market. Health food stores offer it, you can even get capsules in pharmacies, it appears in a wide variety of forms.

Otherwise, black cumin is not demanding to grow. It often self-seeds, it likes a lot of sun (if you can't provide it throughout the day, then make sure it gets at least morning sun). It is one of the most beautiful spices. It has distinctive blue-white flowers that are a real magnet for photographers.

In short, black cumin is not a special spice at all.

If you want to make the most of its effect, get the most aroma, buy unground seeds and grind them as much as you need. However, black cumin goes very well with cinnamon, mustard seeds, anise, thyme, lemon grass, turmeric...

Finally, don't forget. spices are the cheapest medicines.