The word “black” most often carries a negative connotation: on a rainy day, black friday, a black man, a black humor ... But there are also pleasant exceptions, such as black eyes and black caviar. Black cumin should also be added here. Although the people he is somewhat awesome name "chernukha", in fact it is - a wonderful plant in all senses, the oil from the seeds of which for medicinal purposes was prescribed by the ancient Dr. Hippocrates. They used it to strengthen their spells and the ancient beauties of Nefertiti and Cleopatra. Today, black cumin oil is again in trend. And that's why.
Calorie and chemical composition
With a solid caloric content of 890 kcal per hundred grams, black cumin oil has a simple and at the same time extremely complex composition. It is simple that in addition to fats, there is neither protein nor carbohydrates in it. Almost completely one fats! But the number of useful nutrients contained there exceeds one hundred. 
The elements most valuable for the healthy functioning of the human body are represented in oil in the form of B vitamins, as well as vitamins C, E and D. It is also saturated with minerals: potassium, magnesium, iron, copper, selenium, phosphorus, zinc and calcium. Over 85% of the product is occupied by the most valuable unsaturated fatty acids, among which omega-6 and omega-9 play a particularly important role. Both amino acids, carotenoids, phospholipids, and phytosterols are present in the oil.
What is useful black cumin oil
Three thousand years ago, people, unaware of the existence of vitamins, microelements and fatty acids, by trial and error - and perhaps intuitively - guessed about the undoubted benefits of black cumin oil. Today, scientists with the help of advanced modern methods confirm what ancient healers knew thousands of years ago.
Find out what is useful cumin, and its oil in traditional medicine.
For immunity
The presence in the oil of vitamin B and a rich set of unsaturated fatty acids makes this product a powerful antioxidant that has a beneficial effect on the immune system. This cumin extract activates the production of bone marrow and has a positive effect on the functioning of the thymus gland, which is extremely important for optimizing immunity.
Did you know? In the burial chamber of Tutankhamen a vial of black cumin oil was found, which indicates the great popularity of this product among the ancient Egyptians.In addition, the product not only really strengthens the human immune system, but also tones the body, stimulating mental activity and normalizing the state of the nervous system.
For the gastrointestinal tract
Caraway oil, enhancing the secretory and motor functions of the stomach, as well as acting on smooth muscles of the stomach and intestines as an antispasmodic, can optimize the activity of the gastrointestinal tract. And the fatty and essential oils present in the product can act as an active stimulant in cases when the stomach suffers from atony. Useful oil for constipation and flatulence.
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For liver and gallbladder
This cumin product has a pronounced choleretic property, which contributes to the normal operation of the gall bladder. It is even more in demand for problems in the liver, since it is a real hepatoprotector that can even fight against hepatitis C. The phospholipids present in the product inhibit the onset of fatty degeneration of the liver, activate its detoxification properties and accelerate membrane regeneration in the liver cells.
Important! Unlike other drugs, black cumin oil has no harmful side effects.
For the kidneys and urinary tract
Caraway extract is a good diuretic, which allows you to clear the kidneys of toxins, and the whole body is also from excess fluid. This contributes to lowering blood pressure, which is especially important for hypertensive patients. The caraway product has also proved itself well in the treatment of cystitis - this genuine scourge of the urinogenital system of modern man. 
For potency
The presence of selenium and zinc minerals, vitamins E and A, as well as phytosterols in caraway seed oil is very useful for problems in the human reproductive system. These substances optimize the production of testosterone sex hormone by the male body, while increasing libido and potency.
Read also how to apply the oil of cloves, opuntia, citronella and flax.Moreover, by activating the blood flow in the male genitals, this caraway extract inhibits inflammatory processes. He is also active in the fight against prostatitis, prostate adenoma and problems with the erectile functions of men.
For the cardiovascular system
The presence of potassium in this product helps to normalize the work of the heart muscle. And its powerful antioxidant functions, the presence of a large amount of unsaturated fatty acids in it help the human body to get rid of harmful cholesterol, significantly clearing blood vessels from it, which allows to optimize the activity of the cardiovascular system as a whole. In addition, this oil, acting as an effective antihypertensive agent, can actually lower blood pressure.
For the nervous system
A well-balanced vitamin, mineral and acid composition of caraway fats has a beneficial effect on the central nervous system of a person, preventing the negative effects of stress, removing anxiety and increased nervousness.
For skin
Being a strong antioxidant, this caraway extract stimulates the regeneration of skin cells and increases their viability. Lubricating the cumin oil areas of the skin affected by eczema, dermatitis or psoriasis, you can actually achieve significant relief. In addition, this tool fruitfully regulates the activity of the sebaceous glands. 
For hair
Caraway agent can effectively deal with brittle hair, dandruff and early gray hair. This helps the solid presence of vitamin B, which activates the growth and strengthening of hair. In total, after a month after application of the product, a significant improvement in the condition of the hair can be observed, which become luxuriant, shiny and look completely healthy.
Did you know? The mention of black cumin under the name "chernukha" is in the Old Testament, where it occurs more than once.
Use for medicinal purposes: folk recipes
Such remarkable properties of this oil that have been observed for centuries and even millennia, of course, could not but be reflected in numerous popular recipes handed down from generation to generation.
For colds, they also use peony, wild garlic, nutmeg, elecampane, radish, sage, raspberry, propolis with milk and catnip.
With a cold
For acute respiratory viral infections, popularly referred to as simply colds, the most elementary and at the same time effective remedy is simply to add two to three drops of caraway oil to boiling water and in the subsequent inhalation of vapors. 
And so that this ARVI does not bother the person at all, preventive measures are recommended in the form of daily ingestion of 10 ml of this drug. If, however, they resorted to prevention too late, and it did not help, then this dose should be doubled.
With a cold
To combat this scourge, it is recommended to drop a drop of oil into each nostril three times a day. One drop in each ear, thrice daily, is recommended for otitis.
For toothaches
Good for toothache rinsing with a weak solution of water and apple cider vinegar with a few drops of caraway oil. 
With hemorrhoids
From this trouble can save three times a day for a ten-day reception of a tablespoon of cumin, plus a daily massage of the inflamed area with oil.
With prostate
In this situation, a mixture of a teaspoon of pumpkin and the same amount of caraway oil comes in, which should be taken twice a day. 
For skin diseases
In these cases, the tool is used externally. Problem areas of the skin are lubricated twice a day. If skin diseases have gone far, then it is recommended to make compresses using caraway oil for the night.
How can be used for cosmetic purposes
Another positive experience of the ancient beauties of Nefertiti and Cleopatra proved the effectiveness of using this black cumin product in cosmetology.
Against acne
In the fight against this trouble, you need to take daily on an empty stomach with 20 ml of each agent, and also lubricate them with acne overnight. 
Anti wrinkle
Antioxidant properties of the product stimulate the regeneration of the skin and thereby have a rejuvenating effect on it. To skin was elastic and resist the appearance of wrinkles: mix a tablespoon of caraway oil with three tablespoons. spoons of peach oil and two tbsp. spoons of grape seed oil, adding there are three drops of essential oils from geranium and fennel. Apply the mixture with a brush onto face, neck and decollete.
For hand and nail skin care
For external use, it is useful to make a mixture of a teaspoon of caraway and a teaspoon of olive oil, and add another half a teaspoon of grape seed oil. 
To strengthen hair
To strengthen the hair and prevent it from falling out, it is useful to take a teaspoon of cumin extract twice a day. In parallel, you should massage the scalp, rubbing it into the tool.
Anti-dandruff
A means of cumin in equal proportions combined with burdock extract. After heating, the mixture should be added to five drops of essential pomace from tea tree and rosemary. The resulting mask needs about ten minutes to rub into the roots of the hair, then wash off after half an hour.
How to choose a quality product when buying
The best place to buy this product is the pharmacy. However, there can be seen not one of its kind, but several, from different manufacturers. Most often, its manufacturers are in the Middle East. The fact is that the best product is obtained by cold pressing from the most fresh seeds. And since caraway seeds grow best in those regions, the path from the place of growth to the place of processing there turns out to be minimal, which radically affects the quality of the product. Most often on sale you can find these products from Egypt - for example, from the company "El Baraka". But it is also possible to buy cumin oil from Morocco, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Israel.
Did you know? This product from Syria was once highly valued. But in connection with the civil war there, the crops of cumin in the country have drastically decreased, and therefore, if you meet a Syrian product for sale, it is most likely a fake.The best container for packing the product are tightly closed dark glass containers. They are 30-milligram and liter.
Where and how much can be stored at home
Usually the manufacturer guarantees the safety of its product for two years from the date of issue. It is recommended to store it in a dark place at a temperature not higher than 25 ° C. After opening the container, the shelf life is sharply reduced, so the bottle with the product should be stored with the cap tightly screwed on in the refrigerator. 
Contraindications and harm
For all its undoubted, proven for centuries human health benefits, cumin oil, however, has several contraindications, non-observance of which can cause real harm. This product should not be consumed by pregnant women, as it can provoke fetal rejection and uterine bleeding.
Also, pregnant women should not use goldenrod, celery, pomegranate, sorrel, echinacea, woodberry, cloves, marigolds, gooseberries, elder and red onions.By stimulating the immune system, a caraway extract can thus, oddly enough, harm a patient who has undergone an organ transplant. The strengthened body begins to actively reject the transplanted organs. This tool has the ability to lower blood pressure, so it should be very carefully taken by people who have a tendency to hypotension.
Important! Although this product is forbidden to be used by expectant mothers, breastfeeding mothers, on the contrary, it is highly recommended because it has the ability to stimulate lactation.Occasionally, a caraway extract can provoke allergic reactions and even dermatitis when applied topically. Very rarely, but still there are people suffering from individual intolerance to this tool. Thus, the various advantages of caraway seed oil far outweigh the few drawbacks. Possessing its proven utility for centuries, black cumin oil today again restores popularity, somewhat forgotten among the broad masses, and occupies a worthy place among the effective healing remedies.
