Benefits of Black Seed Oil

 
Black seed oil derived from the seeds is packed with medicinal properties, which for hundreds of years, herbalists in Asia have utilized for treating several illnesses.
Black seeds are also variously known as onion seeds, black cumin, fennel flower, black caraway or Roman coriander. These seeds belong to the fruits of the Nigella sativa plant, which is a native flowering plant of southwest Asia.

• Black seed oil is a popular remedy for cough and cold. Rubbing the chest, neck and nostrils with black seed oil, helps to dissolve the congestions in the chest and nose. Inhaling the vapor of black seed oil diluted with hot water helps to remove mucus congestions. The decongestant property of black seed oil is effective in reducing the symptoms of asthma.
• People experiencing sleeping difficulties or insomnia can benefit from black seed oil. To have a sound sleep, add a teaspoon of virgin black seed oil to a cup of warm milk, and drink it before going to bed.
• Black seed oil is effective in treating body pain. Gently massaging the painful areas of your body with warm black seed oil provides relief from pain.
• Folk healers in the West Asian countries believe that intake of virgin black seed oil mixed with mint could help to improve memory. It can also help to reduce stress and anxiety.
• Black seed oil could prevent cholesterol deposition in the blood vessels. Regular intake of black seed oil mixed with a hot drink could help to dissolve the plague clogging the coronary arteries.
• Digestion problems could be treated with black seed oil. It can also help to cure diarrhea.