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Black cumin is used millions of people in Asia, Middle East, and Africa to maintain health over a hundred years. Its oil and herbs believed to cure illness related to respiratory system, digestive tract, stomach and liver disorders as well as to boost the immune system.

Its small stringy size, not more than 3 mm was included in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). There are two types of plants which are bluish purple and white. The people in the Arab lands have known black cumin more than 2,000 years ago. And, they use the seeds to cure various health problems such as such as toothache, flu, sore joints.

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Black cumin also known as Habbatus sauda (seed of pleasant) or Habbatul baraka, which means seed that brings blessing. For the Muslims, cumin is the grace of God. The Prophet Muhammad S.A.W recommended the use of black cumin as narrated by hadith "'This black cumin is healing for all diseases except As-Sam.' 'Aisha said, 'What is As-Sam?' He said, 'Death.' " (Bukhari)."

The efficacy black cumin spread to Egypt, Greece and India. At the Tutankhamen tomb even discovered he narrative that black cumin is used Pharaoh's personal physician as the raw material oil and ointment to treat indigestion. Cleopatra and Nefertiti use it to treat skin to remain soft.

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The plant which so called black seed is also rich in Another in unsaturated fatty acids and essential fatty acids (linoleic acid and linolenic). Alpha-linolenic acid (omega 3) linoleic acids (omega6), a substance that can not be formed by body, so that the body should get supplements that contain of both acids.

Black cumin also contains 15 kinds of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, volatile oils and crude fiber. Vitamins and minerals include calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, selenium, vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, E and niacin. Black seed also contains arginine, which is important for toddler growth.

Photo: By CourtesyBlack cumin (Habbatussauda) is also believed to cure cancer and AIDS. Moreover it can improve memory, concentration and alertness. And, with its content of linoleic acid (omega 6 and linoleic acid (Omega 3), black cumin is the nutrition for the brain cells that is useful to improve memory and intelligence. It is also able to improve the micro (blood circulation) to the brain and is very appropriate for child growth and the elderly. (from various sources).