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Spices are used not only to add flavor but also to keep you healthy. Kalonji is also one of these spices. Perhaps very few people know about the uses and benefits of nigella oil. Today in ‘Jaan-Jahan’ we know about the uses and benefits of nigella oil from Ayurvedacharya Dr. Siddharth Singh.
keep blood pressure under control
Making vegetables with nigella oil keeps blood pressure under control. According to research by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, nigella seed extract has antihypertensive properties. It helps to reduce high blood pressure. Using 5 ml of nigella oil daily reduces hypertension.
cholesterol level control
Nigella oil reduces elevated cholesterol levels. The anti-hypercholesterolemic properties present in it reduce the cholesterol and triglyceride levels which are harmful to health. Nigella oil is also used in anti-hyperlipidemic medicine ie medicine that controls high cholesterol level in the blood.
cure arthritis
Nigella oil has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties ie pain relieving properties. Which is very beneficial in arthritis. To relieve rheumatoid arthritis and knee pain, add a few drops of nigella oil to your food. If the sufferer applies nigella oil in his navel, the complaint of joint pain disappears.
give relief to an asthma patient
Nigella oil can not only cure asthma but it also cures respiratory diseases by improving pulmonary function ie lung related problems. Nigella oil can be used in the treatment of allergies. This includes allergies such as allergic rhinitis ie frequent sneezing, atopic eczema.
provide relief from stomach pain
Nigella oil can also be used to treat stomach related problems. In fact, its oil has a gastro protective effect which helps to increase stomach acid ie mucin and glutathione and reduce gastric mucosal histamine which causes ulcers related to the stomach. Because of this it is effective in preventing problems related to the stomach, such as gastric ulcers. However, if one has severe stomach problems, then it is better to include nigella oil in the diet with a doctor’s advice.
get rid of acne
Nigella oil has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties that provide relief from acne problem. This is the reason why nigella oil is also used in making many skin products.
sugar control
Nigella oil has anti-diabetic properties. It is also used to get relief from diabetes. Nigella oil is used to control type 2 diabetes. Diabetes can be controlled if diabetic patients drink black tea mixed with half a spoon of nigella oil every day before eating in the morning and after eating in the evening.
wounds heal faster
Antifungal, antibacterial and wound healing properties are found in nigella seeds and its oil. Nigella oil can be used in minor wounds.
improve memory
If you have amnesia, you can use nigella oil. Nigella oil has neuroprotective effects, protecting the brain from damage caused by oxidative stress. Because of this the ability to remember increases.
get rid of hair fall
Nigella oil can be applied to the roots of the hair. It relieves the problem of hair fall. Nigella oil is beneficial in treating hair thinning or hair loss problems such as telogen effluvium, a type of scalp disorder in which Nigella oil is beneficial. This not only makes hair thick, but also eliminates the problem of thin hair.
It is important to use nigella oil with a hot effect in the right amount.
Nigella oil has a warming effect and is used during winters to increase body heat and improve memory. Know the right way to use nigella oil.
when to use
Nigella oil can be used at any time of the day. This oil can be taken in a quantity of 1.5 to 3 ml daily.
Disadvantages of nigella oil
Also know the disadvantages of nigella oil. May cause skin allergy. Because of this, there may be a complaint of a burning sensation or a prickly sensation in the skin. Stevens Johnson Syndrome can also be a problem due to this condition. This is a type of skin allergy, which can cause rashes and blisters. Pregnant women should avoid using nigella or its oil. This can slow or stop uterine contractions.
