In the days of Asklepiad, Hippocrates and Avicenna, it was believed that everything but death could be cured with oil and seeds of black caraway seeds. Nowadays, this oil is recommended for internal and external use for therapeutic, prophylactic and cosmetic purposes. What is caraway seed oil for, what is it used for, how does it heal, who benefits or is harmful - this will be discussed later in the article.

The composition of black cumin oil

The key to the unique effect of black cumin oil on the human body lies in its rich composition.

Did you know? During the burial of the pharaohs, the ancient Egyptians always left caraway seed oil in the tomb in case the ruler needed the other world.

Among the valuable Pancake weekly nutrients, scientists found:

1. Carotenoids - as a result of biochemical reactions are transformed into retinol. They provide many physiological processes, affect the development of cells, the functioning of the organs of vision, reproductive functions of the body, and also protect it from fungi and bacteria.
2. Fatty acidamong which linolenic (25–65%), oleic (18%), palmitic (14%), eicosene (5%), stearic (3.5%) and arachinic (1.2%) dominate. They are important for the stable functioning of the thyroid gland, immune functions, hormonal balance support, as well as for the prevention of premature aging and the treatment of hypothyroidism.
3. Amino acids, of which 8 are irreplaceable. They are the basic building material for the human body, they are responsible for the development of cells involved in hormonal synthesis.

   

4. Phytosterols - responsible for the formation of collagen, regenerate cells, resist cholesterol absorption and the development of cancerous tumors, have a beneficial effect on hormonal levels.
5. Saponins - provide adaptogenic and psychostimulating effect, enhance protein synthesis, normalize hormonal levels.
6. Tannins - have antioxidant, vasoconstrictive and anti-aging effects.
7. Alkaloids - strengthen immunity, take an active part in internal biochemical processes that affect human growth and vital activity.
8. Coumarins - characterized by anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antispasmodic, vasodilator, antioxidant, anticoagulant, soothing and antifungal effects.
9. Vitamins - A, E, C, D, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9.
10. Micro and macro elements - iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper, sodium, nickel, selenium, phosphorus, zinc.

Important! Deficiency of fatty acids in the human body is fraught with a malfunction of the cardiovascular, nervous and digestive systems. As a result, hormonal balance, metabolic processes are disturbed, signs of premature aging and a decrease in the body's defenses appear.

Healing properties

Due to the chemical composition of caraway seed oil, it is rightly called “royal” and equated to a powerful natural source of nutrients, as well as vitality, strong immunity, and long youth. When it is used, important biological and chemical processes are activated.

• It affects the human body as follows:
• The work of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract is normalized - digestion and intestinal motility are improved. In addition, flatulence, bloating, constipation, heartburn, eating disorders, intestinal colic and cramping go away.
• Metabolic processes are being established - metabolism is accelerating.
• Immunity is strengthened by stimulating the natural defenses. The body resists pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and the balance of intestinal microflora is not disturbed.
• The work of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems improves - blood circulation is normalized, the blood formula and its coagulability are improved, vascular health is restored. The body is cleansed of toxins, salts and cholesterol. Oil treats for high blood pressure, varicose veins, vegetovascular dystonia, erythema nodosum.
• Cells are regenerated - the oil is effective for skin diseases, cuts, abrasions, various injuries to the legs. Also used for stretch marks and herpes.
• Provides a fight against invasive infections (anthelmintic effect).
• Nerve cells calm down. Those who took the remedy note a prevailing feeling of relaxation and relaxation, improved sleep.
• An analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect is provided - it is useful for the treatment of joints, as well as for toothache, rheumatoid arthritis and hemorrhoids.

Did you know? The caraway smell is not liked by insects such as mosquitoes and moths.

Doctors recommend caraway seed oil as a therapeutic and prophylactic agent for:

• weakened immunity;
• frequent colds and viral diseases;
• inflammation of various etiologies;
• genetic predisposition to the formation of cancerous tumors;
• different infections;
• allergic reactions;
• overweight;
• pain syndrome;
• reproductive system dysfunctions (indicated for use by both men and women);
• bad habits (to support the body in conditions of increased stress);
• breastfeeding (to saturate with useful substances of mother and baby, as well as to increase lactation).

The use of black cumin oil in folk medicine

The human body, even with a healthy lifestyle, is constantly exposed to the harmful effects of external factors. Therefore, a properly organized intake of black cumin oil will help to establish the work of many internal organs and strengthen immunity.

If you drink 1 teaspoon of a natural remedy every day for 2–4 months on an empty stomach, for example, the well-known brands “Oil King”, “Al Shifa”, “Al Shuruk”, the body will receive a powerful charge of nutrients, which will affect health and appearance . The product can be taken separately, but can be used in the preparation of salads, soups or yoghurts.

Did you know? Bottle natural black cumin oil in Ukraine costs from 100 to 1000 UAH, depending on the capacity of the container.

For treatment at home, traditional medicine advises many recipes using caraway seed oil. Here are the most popular ones.

For colds and flu

To treat these diseases, it is necessary to prepare a mixture of 1 tbsp. tablespoons of caraway oil and 250 ml of hot cow's milk. The liquid is used for inhalation and drinking.

Also, folk healers advise combining black cumin seed oil and olive in a 1: 1 ratio and with this mixture bury your nose three times a day. With an uncomfortable feeling of stuffiness in the ears, it is recommended for 1 hour to put cotton wool moistened in oil in them. The same technique is used to facilitate breathing through the nose.

For headaches

You can improve the patient's condition by giving him 30 g of caraway seed oil 30 minutes before eating. The tool must be washed down with a small amount of water at room temperature with honey dissolved in it (1 tbsp.spoon per glass of liquid). It is important during this period to completely exclude sweets from the menu.

How it helps with ENT diseases

Enveloping the mucous membranes of the respiratory system, caraway oil helps to reduce heat, expectoration of accumulated sputum, relieves inflammation and fights pathogenic microflora. Thanks to these properties, the product is effective for colds, sore throats, SARS, tonsillitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, various kinds of cough, pneumonia and bronchitis. It is also successfully used against polyps in the nose and inflamed glands.

Therapy is carried out by ingestion, instillation into the nose and ears, rubbing.

For diseases of the respiratory system, oil is recommended to be taken:

• for adults - 1 teaspoon in the morning and evening before meals;
• children from 6 years of age - half of the indicated dosage in the morning on an empty stomach.

You can add liquid to warm tea with honey and lemon, or to milk.

If inhalation is necessary, it is recommended to dissolve 1 tablespoon of cumin oil in 1 liter of water. To cure cough, otitis media, pneumonia, in addition to drug therapy, you should rub the product into the skin of the chest, upper back, forehead and temples.

When the first symptoms of a runny nose appear, immediately apply a few drops of the drug under the nostrils. It is advisable for children to put a handkerchief soaked in caraway extract on their pillows: the substances they release when they breathe will enter the body and help cope with the disease. To reduce body temperature, it is useful to grind the substance on the temples.

Important! Whole caraway seeds should be stored in sealed glass containers for no more than 8 months. When ground, their shelf life is halved.

How to use cumin for eye diseases

In case of redness of the eyeballs, lacrimation, pain, burning, photophobia and heaviness in the eyes, it is also recommended to treat whiskey and eyelids with caraway oil before bedtime.

In advanced cases, it is advisable to strengthen the treatment with hot drinks (preferably green tea) with the addition of 5-7 drops of the product. 10 minute lotions of caraway extract are also effective. The procedure is repeated in the morning and in the evening, it is advisable to drink a glass of carrot juice with the addition of 7 drops of oil.

How to use black cumin oil in cosmetology

From time immemorial, black caraway seeds have been an important component in women's personal care. An extract of these seeds was used as an anti-aging agent.

Modern cosmetologists continued the ancient traditions. The tool is recommended for the restoration of hair damaged by coloring, blonding and perm, for intensive eyelash growth, skin condition improvement, getting rid of bluish circles under the eyes, cellulite, allergies to the body and nail fungus.

On sale there are many medical and decorative cosmetics, which includes caraway seed oil. With it, even at home, you can achieve elasticity and freshness of the skin, the elimination of postpartum stretch marks, “crow's feet” around the eyes and shallow wrinkles on the face.

Did you know? Egyptian Queen Nefertiti used a variety of means to maintain her youth and beauty, including black cumin oil, which she used to strengthen her nails and give shine to her hair.

Given the usefulness of this tool for the liver, its ability to remove toxins from the body, taking 1 tbsp. tablespoons of oil will help improve the structure of the skin. Daily massages using healing fluid can cleanse the skin from acne, improve its color and restore radiance. This effect is possible due to the elimination of puffiness, skin nutrition and stimulation of blood circulation.

The anti-aging effect can be obtained in parallel with cumin oil treatment. This pleasant bonus will be noticeable if you get the habit of daily treating this skin with face fluid and problem areas of the body, as well as taking caraway oil inside. And a few drops of it, added to the bottle with shampoo, cream or mask, will enrich the composition of the product and have a beneficial effect on the appearance.

The use of black cumin oil for weight loss

The evidence that oil can help with obesity is doubtful in many. After all, fatty acids with internal use have the ability to accumulate. Increases or decreases the weight of the caraway product - analysis of the applied phytomethods will help to understand.

Many of them are based on chewing raw seeds and drinking broth and oil. The last component is used in a traditional dosage - 1 tbsp. spoon in the morning and evening. The fats that make up the extract stimulate metabolism and improve metabolism.

Strengthen the effect of losing weight with the help of systematic massages. For them, you can prepare an oil mixture of black caraway seeds, roses, grapefruit. Before going to bed, you need to grind the liquid in the palms of your hands, then carefully rub the problem areas (hips, buttocks, legs, abdomen) into the skin for 7-10 minutes.

Contraindications to the use of oil

Caraway seed oil, like any product, has side effects. With its excess, the development of hypovitaminosis is possible with further consequences.

Pregnant women will also receive a negative result for health, because the substances present in the composition stimulate uterine contractions.

• The product is categorically not recommended for:
• individual intolerance;
• acute form of gastritis;
• urolithiasis and cholelithiasis (especially when it comes to large sizes of crystals formed);
• organ transplantation (increased immunity can reject a transplanted organ);
• some heart diseases (heart attack, ischemia, insufficiency);
• thrombosis or thrombophlebitis (the active form is fatal);
• hypotension;
• elevated blood sugar.

It is important to use caution when using this tool, since an overdose can aggravate the patient's condition. For example, attempts to dissolve large stones in the ureters and gall bladder may result, at best, in urgent operative extraction. However, for small calculi, such therapy will be useful. Therefore, do not forget to consult your doctor and observe a sense of proportion.

Video: Properties of black cumin oil

Knowing which diseases can be treated with black cumin oil, as well as indications for its use, will help nullify many ailments. This extract is really effective if taken correctly, but it’s better not to self-medicate.

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