Kalajaji (Black cumin)

Kalajaji (Nigella sativa, Black Cumin, Kaladzhadzhi, Kalaundzhi)

Used Part: seeds, distilled oil

Systems: respiratory, circulatory, nervous

Action: antibacterial, insecticidal, stimulating, soothing nerves, expectorant, bronchodilator, analgesic

Nigella (Nigella sativa) has almost a dozen names. Kalonji - in Hindi, habbat al baraka - literally "blessed seed" - in Arabic, and even flowering fennel (fennel flower), black cumin (black caraway), nutmeg flower, Italian coriander (roman coriander ), black sesame seeds. In America it is called chernushka. Apparently, this name was brought by the Russian emigrants. And that's not all. It is clear that so many names are confusing and it makes some confusion.

The plant Nigella botanically not Sesame or fennel, or cumin, or onion. The most common name 'Black cumin' it received due to the similarity of the leaves (thin, carved, like fennel) and the shape and color of seeds. Nigella's seeds are small, black, they have a sharp taste. It seeds - a very popular spice in the eastern countries, and even in the Arab world and the medecine about which the Quran says: "The black cumin heal all diseases except death." And if in European folk medicine Nigella withdrawn rather modest place - its used as a stomachic and cholagogue, in the East the seeds and black cumin oil is used almost everywhere.

Black cumin grows in the Mediterranean, North Africa, Morocco, Asia and the Arabic Peninsula.

• Black cumin acts as a general tonic for the immune system. Promotes the activation energy, helps with fatigue and chronic fatigue. Stimulates the thymus gland, which is responsible for the body's defenses. According to numerous studies it is the ideal candidate for the treatment and prevention of cancer.

• Black cumin seed oil helps to normalize blood pressure. Helps with insomnia, headaches and problems with the nervous system. Effective in the treatment of vascular disease, particularly cerebral vascular sclerosis.

• Anti-allergy means, therefore helps in the treatment of various allergic skin diseases - eczema, allergic inflammation associated with histamine disorders.

• It contains essential oils that have bactericidal and antiseptic effect. It is an effective anti-fungal (Candida albicans) and antiviral agent: eliminates itching, regenerates inflamed skin. Helps to get rid of pimples and acne.

• Black cumin oil - the perfect remedy for stretch marks during pregnancy. Nourishes, moisturizes and gives vitamins to the skin, improves metabolism, reduces inflammation and protects the skin from dryness. Oil improves circulation and skin color of the face.

• The oil is recommended for preventing hair loss and increased their fat content. In the early stages of hair loss it is particularly effective in combination with olive oil and lavender oil. Also used to restore the color of gray hair.

• Black cumin oil is used as an effective diuretic, choleretic (bile flow in low) and a mild laxative. It crushes and promotes the removal of kidney stones and bladder, promotes the removal of worms.

• Prevents obesity, promotes weight loss, lowering blood pressure and preventing vasospasms, significantly reduces the level of cholesterol.

• Research that were conducted by a team of scientists in Cairo have shown that black cumin oil lowers blood sugar, diabetes.

• Effective for inflammation of the upper respiratory tract: the dry cough, asthma, asthmatic bronchitis, sinusitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis.