History of Black Seeds
The earliest usage of Black Seed Oil is traced back to the Ancient Egyptians which was used for over 3000 years. Black Seed has been labelled as the ‘Secret of the Pharaohs’ due to its effectiveness and was even found in Tutankhamen’s tomb!
It was mainly used for treating ailments consisting of inflammatory skin conditions such as rash / acne and used to help with difficult digestive issues. Its promising benefits were also noticed in other provinces, specifically the ancient Greek physicians who documented that Black Seed was administered to treat headaches, congestion and pain.
Moreover, the use of black seed has been executed to modern day medicine and treatments to combat many human illnesses. The seeds are cultivated within the Mediterranean region, Western Asia and Eastern Europe. In Latin, it is referred as ‘cure all’ and in Arabic it is translated as ‘Seeds of Blessing’.
Similarly, a Persian physician praised black seed’s utilization for human medicine and noted its potential use as an anti-fungal agent and anti-inflammatory ointment. Significantly, in Ayurvedic medicine, Black Seed was used to enhance longevity and metabolism.
Nigella sativa grows to around 16-24 inches tall with a large fruit containing the Black Seeds. Rich in volatile oils, the Black Seed contains an array of active compounds that are responsible for its health benefits. The flowers are white, yellow, pink, pale blue or pale purple, with 5-10 petals.
