The black seed plant, which thrives in southern Europe, the Middle East, and southwest Asia, produces seeds that are commonly referred to as “black seed.” It is also known as Roman coriander, black caraway, fennel flower, black seed, and black cumin. These seeds are used to make black seed oil, and this oil is available in the form of capsules in pharmacies and online, and the seeds can be eaten raw or slightly roasted.
In black seed, you can find:
Thiamine, niacin, phosphorus, calcium, iron, zinc, and copper. Thymoquinone, which is the primary active component of black seed, has been shown to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and other therapeutic properties that protect the body from cellular damage and chronic disease, and this is the main reason for the medicinal effects of black seed.
Health benefits of black seed oil
The black seed has shown a number of potential health benefits in addition to providing a variety of essential vitamins and minerals:
Effects that reduce inflammation
Clinical studies have shown that black seed can relieve asthma symptoms by reducing inflammation and relaxing smooth muscles.
These actions, along with their antioxidant abilities, help prevent and reduce symptoms of gastrointestinal diseases.
Black seed may be useful in treating neuritis, or inflammation of brain tissue, which may be an effective agent against the onset of conditions such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, but more studies are needed to confirm this potential benefit in people since the research so far has only been done on animals.