Let’s Know Sciences (Native) — Black Fennel / Black Cumin
Black cumin has been a staple food and medicine for thousands of years. Black Cumin has natural medicinal properties, and it is an excellent medicinal ingredient in Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha medicine. It is said to be a plant native to South and Southwest Asia. Krishna called Jiraka, Kunchika, Upakunchika, Upakunjiraka and in Hindi Kalajeera, Kalonji. “Black cumin cures all diseases except death,” said the Messenger of Islam Nabigal. It is used in food in Arab countries. There is also a reference in the Bible as “healing Black fennel”. Black cumin is a panacea for all diseases.
Black cumin contains a lot of nutrients such as fibers, vitamins especially A, B, B12, C, amino acids, sodium, iron, calcium, potassium, iron, protein, alkaloids. It is known as an energy center. Apart from this, Black fennel oil contains essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Black Fennel oil contains 17 percent protein, 26 percent carbohydrates and 57 percent vegetable oils. Thymoquinone, a chemical found in the seeds of Black Fennel seeds, which contains many medicinal properties, is not found in any other plant. Thymoquinone is immunomodulatory. Hence, black cumin is called a pillar of health.
It can be said that there are no diseases that cannot be cured by black fennel. It is also used for medicinal preparation for many types of cancer.
Medicinal Benefits of Black Fennel:
- If you eat black fennel, you can prevent diabetes. You can get good results by eating black fennel with black tea.
- Keeps blood sugar levels under control. Black fennel is very helpful in preventing kidney damage. It not only controls blood sugar levels but also increases serum levels of creatine. Controls the level of urea in the blood.
- It helps in weight loss and reduces body fat. Mix black fennel in water and drink it daily to see a good change in weight loss.
- For the maintenance of skin and hair, black cumin plays an important role. For good glowing skin, you can apply Black fennel oil mixed with lemon juice on your face. The nutrients in Black fennel not only accelerate hair growth but also control hair loss.
- It has anti-cancer properties. ‘Antioxidants in fennel fight cancer causing pre-radicals in the body.’ It is an excellent remedy for breast cancer, cervical cancer, lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, etc.
- Today’s younger generation is suffering from migraines and other issues, and natural medicine will result in good benefits rather than modern medical methods. We can get relief from severe headaches by applying a little fennel oil on the forehead.
· Regular intake of black fennel in the diet will improve digestion.
· Using fennel gives cure for constipation and cures hemorrhoids.
· Take a handful of black cumin and a handful of coriander powder. Add these to hot water or milk and drink regularly to get rid of indigestion related disorders and flatulence.
· Take 1 gram of black cumin powder mixed with buttermilk and drink regularly to cure hiccups.
· If you drink black cumin with water, all the worms in the intestines will come out.
- It cures stomach ulcers.
- Among the medical benefits of black fennel is its ability to dissolve kidney stones.
· Mix honey and a handful of black cumin powder in hot water. Consuming this regularly will dissolve kidney stones and gallstones completely.
· Grind the fennel seeds into powder. Mix it with water or milk. If necessary, add some palm jaggery and take it daily to get rid of all the dirt in the uterus and cleanse it.
- Black fennel powder mixed with honey will cure pain after childbirth and relieve menstrual disorders.
- If you take 1 gram of black cumin powder and mix it with honey or water, it will give you good results for people with shortness of breath.
- Blood is purified by daily intake of fennel seeds. Waste accumulated in the lungs is eliminated.
- By applying black fennel oil on the forehead, head, nose, chest etc., you can get rid of headache and stuffy nose.
- Grind black cumin into powder and mix it with milk. Keep applying this on the face and the pimples, blisters and sores on the face will disappear.
- If you mix lemon in fennel-soaked water and apply it on your hair, it will help to get rid of dandruff and itchiness.
- Black fennel strongly attacks bacteria and rescues the body from the control of disease.
Studies conducted on fennel have found that it strengthens the immune system. Rich in antifungal and antimicrobial properties, black cumin prevents many diseases. “Black cumin” alone is enough to live well for 100 years. This suffices our previous statement — Black fennel is a medicine for all diseases except death and will protect our health. Let’s include this ‘Pillar of Health’ / ‘Black Cumin’ in our regular lifestyle to be healthy and protect from diseases.