Black Seed Oil. Should it be a part of your Health Toolkit?

Many people have been asking me what I think about Black seed oil so I did a little research and this is what I found: t is made from the seeds of the black cumin (Nigella sativa) plant, native to Asia, the Med & Africa. Grown for centuries it has been used as a spice & in herbal medicine. But don’t confuse Black seed with true Cumin (Cuminum cyminum), black pepper, black sesame or black cohosh.

Promising research has been done connecting Nigella sativa to multi-drug-resistant bacteria. The so called ‘Superbugs,’ which according to the National Institute of Health, are becoming virtually impossible to treat, including HIV, staphylococcal, tuberculosis, influenza, gonorrhea, candida and malaria.

In a recent study conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in India, researchers paired it against several antibiotics, such as Amoxicillin, Gatifloxacin and Tetracycline. According to the study, “Out of 144 strains tested, most of which were resistant to a number of antibiotics, 97 were inhibited by the oil of black cumin.”

Another oil also known for its super potency towards ‘super’ microbes is oregano oil.

Research suggests many potential health benefits including its potential to help prevent cancer and shrink tumours, combat diabetes, obesity, hair loss, skin disorders and infections like MRSA, improve fertility, benefit liver function & imbalance cholesterol.

B4 u go out & buy be aware some people have a -ive reaction, so always do a patch test on the skin first & always put it in a carrier oil.

Taken internally, it may cause side effects like upset stomach, vomiting, or constipation. Always consult your doctor first before taking especially if you are already on medication, pregnant, or suffer from seizures.

This is an excerpt from Dr.Axe (Instagram @draxe) so for more in-depth info go to: www.draxe.com/nutrition/black-seed-oil-benefits/