In Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, it has been used for centuries as a medicine. It was used to treat respiratory, stomach, kidney, and liver diseases, to strengthen the circulatory and immune systems, as an anti-inflammatory, anesthetic, antiallergenic, etc.
In folk medicine, it was used to treat bloating and to increase milk production in nursing mothers.
Successfully applied to:
- Cold-related illnesses: colds, coughs, and flu infections are overcome more quickly or do not occur at all with a stronger immune system.
- Bronchitis, asthma: our body produces prostaglandin from unsaturated fatty acids, which has anti-inflammatory and antiallergic effects. Bitter and astringent substances dilate the bronchi and help loosen secretions, which is essential for easier treatment of asthma.
- Allergies: neutralizes excessive sensitivity to allergy-fighting substances.
- Fungal infections (Candida albicans), psoriasis, neurodermatitis: Black seed oil is effective against fungi and bacteria when applied internally and externally, and has a unique antiviral property. It reduces itching, promotes healing of inflamed skin areas, and thus contributes to healthier skin.
- Rheumatism: Black seed oil has a beneficial effect on treatment measures as it has local anti-inflammatory properties and reduces the bacterial and fungal burden of the gut, stabilizing it.
