The Black Seed is scientifically known as Nigella Sativa, the herd grows about 16-24 inches in height. From it comes a small rectangular Black Seed which is also known as the Blessed Seed (Arab: Habbat ul Baraka, or Habbat ul Sauda).

The ancient Egyptians knew and used the Black Seed and described it as a panacea (cure for problems/disease). The Romans also knew this seed and called it Greek Coriander. Documented by the Greek physician of the 1st century, Dioscoredes, as an ailment for general health problems such as toothaches, headaches and was mainly used as a dietary supplement.

Black Seed has a stabalising effect on the Human Immune System which combats diseases that are a product of defective immune systems. So if the immune system is maintained, then the over all effect on the rest of the body can be felt.

A prophetic Medicine as recommended 1400 years ago by the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). In his divine wisdom he said - "Use the Black Seed for indeed, it is a cure for all diseases except death. Sahih Bukari 7:591

The Black Seed has been known and used throughout many cultures for over two thousand years.

Avicenna, most famous for his volumes called The Canon of Medicine, refers to nigella as the seed that stimulates the body's energy and helps recovery from fatigue and dispiritedness.

The seeds have been traditionally used in the Middle East and Southeast Asian countries to treat ailments including asthma, bronchitis, rheumatism and related inflammatory diseases, to increase milk production in nursing mothers, to promote digestion and to fight parasitic infections. Its oil has been used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and boils and to treat cold symptoms. Its many uses have earned nigella the Arabic approbation 'Habbatul barakah', meaning the seed of blessing.

The very fact that Black Seed targets the vital workings of the immune system grants it power over a wide range of ailments, both as a treatment and preventative. Consequently, Black Seed has proved itself a forceful ally against many ailments, such as those caused by bacteria, viruses, and common allergies.

It has also proved valuable against such fatal diseases as cancer and AIDS.*   When it comes to health and well-being, a strong immune system is vital, and the properties of Black Seed are key to regaining the efficient functioning of your immune system and maintaining its optimum effectiveness. Furthermore, Black Seed is a potent, antihistamine, anti-tumour,* antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory agent, and the application of these actions alone provides relief for a multitude of ailments and disorders.

Black Seed's Mechanisms of Action

• Analgesic: Relieves or dampens sensation of pain.

• Anthelmintic: (Also know as vermicide or vermifuge) destroys and expels intestinal worms.

• Anti-bacterial: Destroys or inhibits the growth of destructive bacteria.

• Anti-Inflammatory: Reduces inflammation.

• Anti-Microbial: Destroys or inhibits the growth of destructive microorganisms.

• Antioxidant: Prevents or delays the damaging oxidisation of the body's cells - particularly useful against free radicals.

• Anti-Pyretic: (Also known as ferbrifuge) - exhibits a 'cooling action', useful in fever reduction.

• Anti-spasmodic: Prevents or eases muscle spasms and cramps.

• Anti-tumour: Counteracts or prevents the formation of malignant tumours*

• Carminative: Stimulates digestion and induces the expulsion of gas from the stomach and the intestines.

• Diaphoretic: Induces perspiration during fever to cool and stimulate the release of toxins.

• Diuretic: Stimulates urination to relieve bloating and rid the body of any excess water.

• Digestive: Stimulates bile and aids in the digestive process.

• Emmenagogue: Stimulates menstrual flow and activity.

• Galactogogue: Stimulates the action of milk in new mothers.

• Hypotensive: Reduces excess blood pressure.

• Immunomodulator: Suppresses or strengthens immune system activity as needed for optimum balance.

• Laxative: Causes looseness or relaxation of the bowels.

Scientific research

Black cumin oil contains nigellone, which protects guinea pigs from histamine-induced bronchial spasms (perhaps explaining its use to relieve the symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, and coughing).

The presence of an anti-tumor sterol, beta-sitosterol, lends credence to its traditional use to treat abscesses and tumors of the abdomen, eyes, and liver.

Nigella sativa oil has been reported to be effective in treating opioid dependence.

Researchers at the Kimmel Cancer at Jefferson in Philadelphia have found that thymoquinone, an extract of nigella sativa seed oil, blocked pancreatic cancer cell growth and killed the cells by enhancing the process of programmed cell death, (apoptosis). While the studies are in the early stages, the findings suggest that thymoquinone could eventually have some use as a preventative strategy in patients who have gone through surgery and chemotherapy or in individuals who are at a high risk of developing cancer.

The first major study of Nigella sativa in cancer prevention and treatment was performed by scientists at Cancer Immuno-Biology Laboratory of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. They concluded that a healthy immune system will detect and destroy cancer cells before the cancer endangers the patient. The immune system does this by supporting increased production of immune cells, bone marrow cells, and B-cells that produce antibodies. Black cumin stimulates neutrophil activity. These are the short-lived immune cells that are normally found in bone marrow but mobilized into action when there is a bacterial infection. Extracts of black cumin have also been shown to modulate production of interleukins, a quality it shares with some other highly revered herbs: ginseng, astragalus, mistletoe, garlic, and cat's claw.

In animal studies, while none of the subjects in the control group survived, two-thirds of the mice that had been given black cumin seed oil were still alive 30 days after deliberate efforts to cause cancer in the subject groups. Black cumin is particularly useful in aggressive cancers whose growth depends on angiogenesis.

In vitro studies performed in Jordan and the United States have determined that the volatile oil is anti-leukemic. Studies performed in Spain as well as England found that the fixed oil is useful in the treatment of rheumatism and other inflammatory diseases. This property is attributed to thymoquinone which is as high as 25% in the Egyptian seed and missing entirely is some seeds.

General Benefits

• It helps in the treatment of Asthma, Bronchitis, and Rheumatism,

• In case of nursing mothers, black seeds increase milk production.

• Helps in fighting against parasitic infections.

• If used in oil form, it helps in treating skin conditions including eczema and boils.

• It is also helpful for the treatment and improvement of respiratory health, stomach, and intestinal health.

• Improves kidney and liver functioning.

• Supports circulatory and immune system.

• Promotes digestion.

• Lowers blood sugar levels.

Our practice offers one of the best types of black seed oil, called "King oil". It is 100% pure natural cold-pressed oil from Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is known for cultivating one of the most rare species of black cumin seeds, which has very distinctive strong spicy aroma and taste. This type of oil is produced on a very small scale, therefore it is very hard to find and it is quite expensive. In the number of Arabic medical books among other black seed oils only this particular type of oil is praised for its superior healing and medicinal properties. Because of its high potency and certain counter-indication, treatment course with this oil is should be prescribed strictly on individual basis by qualified natural therapist.