Black Seed Oil- The Universal Healer

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Black seed oil, or Nigella Sativa, has been around since the beginning of recorded history, both as a medicine and a food. It was used by ancient Egyptian and Ayurvedic physicians for calming upset stomachs, coughs, and fever, and as a beauty aid. Many studies have been done on it in these more modern times, with over 500 medical papers published. It is an amazingly diverse supplement, sometimes referred to as “panacea”, or universal healer.

Black seed oil is high in antioxidants, which are important for health. They reduce oxidative stress in the body and protect against the cell damage which is part of the aging process. They have been shown to reduce inflammation, and protect against conditions like heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and cancer. One of its active ingredients, thymoquinone, may help in treating asthma by reducing inflammation and relaxing muscles in the airway.

Studies have been done with individuals who suffer from type 2 diabetes which show that black seed oil can significantly reduce fasting blood sugar levels. It may also help lower blood pressure and reduce harmful cholesterol over time, and has proven itself helpful to individuals who are trying to lose weight.

Other potential benefits being looked into include use as an anti carcinogenic, the ability to reduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, a boost to brain health and memory, as well as an antifungal and antibacterial. It has been used to help relieve bronchitis, soothe colic in babies, and reduce depression or lethargy. Used topically, it can be helpful in treating skin issues like rashes, eczema, and dandruff, just to name a few.

Enerex has added Vitamin E to their black seed oil, which provides added antioxidant and anticarginogenic benefits, as well as the cardiovascular support it is known for. Between that and the more than one hundred active chemical compounds contained in black seed oil, this makes it a useful and versatile addition to any natural medicine cupboard. Enerex black seed oil can be found at quality health food stores such as Lynn’s Vitamin Gallery in Duncan.