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Black seeds, also known as Nigella Sativa, black cumin, kalonji seeds and haba al-barakah (Arabic phrase) has been used by people for thousands of years. Some associate black caraway with black seeds and they come from two different plants. Kalonji seeds are found in India and haba al-barakah is an Arabic word and used in the Middle East mainly. Black seeds are commonly used in the kitchen also in many recipes.

Prophecy of the Black Seeds

Prophet Mohammad was quoted as saying, "There is healing in Black Seed for all diseases except death." It is also believed that honey was part of the blessed seed cure. It was part of the tradition to put some honey and ground whole black seeds in the palm of your right hand and lick it up with your tongue. In the days of Prophet Mohammad there was no black seed oil.

Black Seed Oil Treasured by King Tut

Black seed oil was found in the tomb of King Tut proving that the important kings found value in this seed. It was a sign also that of all the gold and diamonds he possessed, black seed oil was part of what he chose to take to the next life.

Black Seeds Nutrition

Black seeds contain over 100 chemical compounds and some of the ingredients are yet to be discovered and identified. The main active ingredient in black seeds is crystalline nigellone. The seeds also contain beta sitosterol, thymoquinone, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, palmitoleic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, arachidonic acid, proteins and vitamins B1, B2 and B3. They also contain calcium, folic acid, iron, copper, zinc and phosphorous. An all around multiple vitamin in these tiny black seeds.

Benefits of Black Seeds

The benefits of black seeds are so many that they it is hard to list them all. Some of the major benefits are:

- Anti-hypertensive
- Anti-Tumor
- Anti-bacteria
- Anti-histamine
- Strengthens the immune system
- Anti-inflammatory
- Promotes lactation
- Anti-parasitic

In this website you will find the largest assortment of black seed cuisine found anywhere on the web.  You will find delicious, easy and healthy recipes.

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