Kalonji Seeds

The best medications are those which have proven worthy over the years, and Kalonji or Nigella seed is one such medication. Doctors to the Egyptian pharaohs used the seeds to calm upset stomachs after extravagant feasts, and also used them as a remedy for headaches, toothaches, colds, and infections. The seeds are also known to strengthen and bring lustre to hair and nails, and Queen Nefertiti, renowned for her stunning beauty, used black seed oil. Some of the most noted healing results, however, are achieved in relation to asthma, allergies and bronchitis.

What is it?

Kalonji is an ayurvedic herb, generating blue flowers and black seeds, which are helpful in mining Kalonji oil. Black seed contains myristic acid, palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, arachidonic acid, protein, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folic acid, calcium, iron, copper, zinc, phosphorous. 

What does it do?

Used as an anti-histamine, anti-pyretic, anthelmintic, anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour, anti-bacterial and antioxidant, Kalonji oil draws its healing strength from its black seeds that are a source of calcium, iron, sodium and potassium. Kalonji oil has been proven to play a role in the management and treatment of the following health issues: 

• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Migraines 
• Blood Pressure 
• Piles
• Hair Loss
• Skin Diseases
• Constipation relief
• Stomach Worms
• Burning Sensation
• Obesity
• Toothache
• Polio 
• Memory inducer
• Kidney Pain

Dosage Information (for internal use):

Take ground onion seed on your tongue and swallow with some water, first thing in the morning. 

Links to find out more:

http://www.gyanunlimited.com/health/25-health-benefits-and-medicinal-uses-of-kalonji-oil-black-seeds/8538/
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-901-black%20seed.aspx?activeingredientid=901&activeingredientname=black%20seed

Adding the 'seed of blessings' as a daily treatment or preventative can only add benefit, especially when combined with your healthy eating and exercise regime