Black Seed

What is Black Seed?

The scientific name of Black Seed is Nigella Sativa. This 3mm long Black Seed is quiet Known as Kalojira in many countries. It is believed to be indigenous to the Mediterranean, but has been cultivated in other parts of the world including Saudi Arabia, Northern Africa and parts of Asia for its herbaceous qualities. From the ancient period, Black Seed is used to heal & prevent diseases. These tiny seeds are considered to be one of the greatest healing food supplement of all times that could be consumed starting from children of cerain ages up to elderly persons.

History of the Black Seed:

Black Seed was discovered in Tutankhamen’s tomb, implying that, it played a vital role in ancient Egyptian medicinal practices. The earliest written reference of Black Seed is found in the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. Dioscoredes, a Greek physician of the 1^st century, recorded that Black Seed were taken to treat headaches, nasal congestions, toothache and intestinal worms.

IBN Sina, Al Beruni and Hypocritas all of them mentioned in detail; about the uses and qualities of Black Seed. IBN Sina (980-1037 A.D.) one of the greatest physician of his time, mentioned in his famous book. The Canon of Medicine (regarded by many as the most famous book in the history of medicine in both the East and West at that time) The Black Seed increases vitality and removes fatigue. Black Seed has been traditionally and successfully used in the Middle and Far Eastern countries for centuries. The various used of Black Seed has accomplished the Arabic approbation Habbatul Barakah, translating The Seed of Blessing.

Natural values and scientific analysis of Black Seed:

The Black Seed contains over 100 valuable nutrients. It contains about 21% Protein, 38% Carbohydrate and 35% plant fats inclusive oils. Moreover it contains a lot of vitamins, minerals & essential amino acids.

The Nutritional Values as follow:

Protein…………208 ug/g

Thiamin………...15 ug/g

Riboflavin……...1 ug/g

Pyridoxine……..5 ug/g

Niacin………….57 ug/g

Folacin………...610 IU/g

Calcium………1.859 mg/g

Iron…………...105 ug/g

Copper………..18 ug/g

Zinc…………...60 ug/g

Phosphorus……5.265 mg/g

The Black Seed contains a non-starch polysaccharide component, which is useful source of dietary fiber. It is rich in fatty acids, particularly the unsaturated and essential fatty acids (i.e. linoleic and linolenic acid). Since the body cannot produce enough fatty acids, Black Seed helps to fill in the gap.

Fifteen amino acids made up the protein content of the Black Seed, which includes eight of the nine essential amino acids. As these essential amino acids cannot be synthesized within our body in sufficient quantities, consumption Black Seed can help us to do so.

Side Effects:

There is no side effect in taking Black Seed, because the Black Seed is a safe and effective food supplement. Black Seed can be taken by anyone. However, children’s less than three years of age and pregnant mother should not take Black Seed.