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High blood pressure – Published in the journal Fundamentals of
Clinical Pharmacology,researchers found extract from black seed to cause a
significant decrease in LDL cholesterol and blood pressure, offering a natural
treatment for mild forms of hypertension.
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2.
Asthma – Multiple studies, including this one published in the
journal Phytomedicine, has found Nigella sativa to possess
anti-asthmatic effects. One even found it superior to conventional drug
treatment.
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3.
Sore throat - Research indicates that Black seed is an effective
treatment for acute tonsillopharyngitis with tonsil or throat tissue
inflammation. Basically, it can relieve viral sore throats.
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4.
Radiation Damage Control – The active compound thymoquinone has been found
to protect brain tissue from radiation-induced damage. Researchers say the
substance is able to “clearly protect brain tissue from radiation-induced
nitrosative stress.”
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5.
Morphine Addiction and Toxicity Prevention – A study published in Ancient
Science of Life found Nigella sativa to reduce the indications of morphine
intoxication, tolerance, and addiction. Could this seed be the answer to opiate
dependence?
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6.
Protection Against Chemical Weapons - Researchers from Mashhad
University of Medical Sciences in Iran found a tincture of Black seed able
to reduce the symptoms of chemical weapons exposure including wheezing,
respiratory symptoms, and even the need for drug treatment.
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7.
Post-Surgical Scar Prevention – Tested on areas of post-operative
trauma, Nigella sativa was found to protect peritoneal surfaces from scarring
or adhesion formation.
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8.
Psoriasis – Applied topically to psoriasis inflammation, black seed
was able to increase epidermal thickness and soothe eruptions.
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9. Parkinson’s
Disease – An extract of thymoquinone, from black seed, was shown to
protect neurons from toxicity associated with Parkinson’s disease and dementia
in a study published inNeuroscience Letter.
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10. Cervical
Cancer – In a cervical cancer cell line, extracts of thymoquinone
were able to trigger apoptosis or cell death, slow cancer progression, and stop
the spread of the cancer.
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