Black cumin oil: overview of effects and applications

You can count black cumin oil among the remedies with good reason. This is mainly due to its effects and possible uses for your health. We have summarized for you exactly how it works in this article.

This is how black cumin oil works on the body

• Inflammation: The oil has an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-allergic effect.
• Gastrointestinal tract: The oil reduces bloating and your digestion is "brought up to speed". In the long term, the healthy ingredients ensure an intact and therefore healthy bowel. It counteracts worms and fungi in the intestine.
• Respiratory tract: Black cumin oil widens the bronchi. So it can be used in the therapy of COPD or asthma. Read exactly what COPD is in another article. Solid, tough mucus is loosened by the black cumin oil.
• Pain: In the event of complaints from women, the use of black cumin oil brings relief. The reason is that the active ingredients support blood circulation and thus blood flow. After the birth of a baby, the oil contributes to the process of breast milk formation. This particularly affects younger mothers.
• Skin: Your entire skin area also experiences healthy parts of the black cumin oil. The anti-inflammatory effect has been proven. In addition, moisture is bound and the skin experiences a cleansing effect. In psoriasis and neurodermatitis, i.e. more serious skin diseases, it brings relief from the associated health problems.

Possible uses of the oil for health

• Black cumin oil is unsuitable for the preparation of fried foods. The reason is that the oil is not heat resistant. By the way, you can fry without any fat. We will show you the alternatives in another article.
• You can use it to prepare salads or other cold dishes. The strong taste is reserved for lovers. The oil works particularly well when pickling vegetables. One teaspoon of the oil is enough for it to develop its healing and healthy active ingredients.
• Small wounds can be treated with black cumin oil as well as blemishes. Simply dab a little of the oil on the affected area. You can also treat larger areas of skin with black cumin oil. Since the smell is quite strong, it is best to mix the oil in equal parts with another oil, for example with olive oil.
• The black cumin oil is exceptionally well suited for inhalation if your bronchi cause problems. Proceed as follows: Add tablespoons of the oil to very hot to boiling water in one to two liters and stir the mixture well. After that, take a towel, put it on your head and bend over the bowl. Breathe in the steam slowly and deeply. The result is that the bronchi open. The mucus contained in it can loosen and be coughed up.