Black seed oil is one of the oils extracted from the black seed, also known as black caraway, or black cumin. This plant grows in Eastern Europe, Western Asia, and the Middle East. It is a small plant with purple or white flowers. This plant has been used in the past as a natural treatment for many health problems. It is worth noting that black seed oil contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that give it therapeutic properties for many diseases; such as: thymoquinone, and others. It is available in many forms for use in various fields by eating it, applying the oil directly to the skin, or adding it to hair and body care products; such as: shampoo, and skin care products. Black seed oil also contains many active chemical compounds and important minerals; such as: selenium, iron,
calcium, potassium, and many amino acids; It contains large amounts of linolenic acid.
Benefits of black seed oil for the body:
1. Boosts the body's immunity.
2. Black seed oil treats skin diseases such as inflammation and acne.
3. Eating black seed oil helps the body get rid of toxins.
4. The antibacterial properties in black seed oil make it an effective treatment for stomach diseases.
5. Black seed oil is rich in anti-inflammatory agents that fight respiratory diseases such as cough and asthma.
6. Black seed oil is used to treat back and joint pain.
7. The fatty acids in black seed oil contribute to giving the body energy and activity.
8. Black seed oil is beneficial for diabetics as it stabilizes insulin levels in the blood.
9. It helps regulate metabolism and stimulate blood circulation.
10. It is beneficial for patients with high blood pressure as it helps lower blood pressure.
11. One of the benefits of black seed oil is fighting cancer cells and preventing their spread.
12. Eating black seed oil eliminates sleep disorders, especially insomnia.
13. Black seed oil is used in cosmetic treatments, especially for hair and its problems.
14. Black seed oil can treat diarrhea as well as digestive disorders. 15. Black seed oil helps maintain eye health and improve vision.
Benefits of black seed oil for hair:
1. Maintain scalp health.
2. Regrow hair.
3. Prevent hair loss.
4. Getting rid of gray hair.
5. Moisturizing hair.
6. Protecting hair from damage.
7. Contributes to treating scalp ulcers.
Benefits of black seed oil for the skin:
1. It gets rid of impurities and dirt stuck to the skin, in addition to giving the skin radiance and freshness, because it contains unsaturated fatty acids and amino acids, which have a strong effect in removing fungi and skin wrinkles, as it renews skin cells, unifies its color, and removes spots and signs of aging.
Get rid of and treat acne and pimples from the skin by mixing a spoonful of honey and two drops of black seed oil and placing it on the pimples and leaving it for a quarter of an hour, then washing it with water.
Use for hair:
The first method It is used alone by massaging the scalp well and leaving it for 3 hours. This helps prevent hair loss and increase its growth (it is preferable to use it twice a week).
The second method Black seed oil is used with coconut oil for normal hair. Add a tablespoon of black seed oil with a tablespoon of coconut oil, mix well and massage into the scalp for a quarter of an hour. Leave it for half an hour, then wash with regular shampoo (it is preferable to use it two or three times a week).
The third method Black seed oil is used with castor oil for dry hair. Add a tablespoon and a half of black seed oil and half a tablespoon of castor oil, mix well, massage the scalp with it and leave it for half an hour. This method helps thicken the hair (it is preferable to use it two or three times a week).
Use for skin:
The first method Mix black seed oil with sesame oil and apply to the face in the morning and evening to remove pimples and spots.
The second method Mix black seed oil with honey and apply it to the pimples for a quarter of an hour, then wash it with lukewarm water. This helps get rid of acne.
The third method Mix black seed oil with sweet almond oil and massage well. his helps to clear the skin and get rid of blackheads and melasma.
Fourth method Mix black seed oil with honey and avocado and apply to the skin for 10 minutes. This works to lighten and nourish the skin .T
The fifth method Mix black seed oil with olive oil and sweet almond oil and apply to the skin for 20 minutes.
Leave it for a minute, then wash it with warm water to get a crack-free skin.
The sixth method Mix half a cup of mashed avocado with a spoon of honey and a teaspoon of black seed oil until a soft mixture is formed. Apply it on the skin for 10 minutes, then wash it with warm water.
Seventh method Mix black seed oil with sesame oil in equal quantities and apply it to the face throughout the night. Wash it in the morning with warm water. This helps to clean the skin and remove dead skin cells.
Uses for health:-
The first method It can be mixed with honey and taken a spoonful every morning to strengthen immunity.
Second method It can be added with carrot juice to strengthen vision.
The third method A tablespoon can be added to yogurt to prevent diarrhea.
Fourth method It can be used with fresh ginger juice and massaged on the forehead area to avoid headaches.
The fifth method Black seed oil can be warmed and massaged into areas where there is bone pain.