Black seeds
They contain a high proportion of chemical compounds, such as Nigelon, potassium, calcium, copper, iron, phosphorus, zinc, linoleic acid, oleic acid, and beta-carotene , Folic acid, and vitamins B1, B2 and B3.
How to eat a black bean
There are many ways to eat the black bean, based on the purpose of use, but the most prominent:
- Put the black seeds in a thick saucepan on low heat, then stir the seeds for some time continuously until it tastes light, keeping in mind to avoid burning them.
- Place the seeds after roasting in the mixer bowl and grind them gently.
- Take a teaspoon of the resulting powder, mix it with a teaspoon of honey in a homogeneous manner, and eat the mixture twice daily in the morning and evening.
Benefits of black seeds
The black seeds has many benefits including:
- Gastrointestinal diseases such as colic, hemorrhoids, gas, constipation, diarrhea and dysentery are treated.
- Treatment of respiratory diseases such as allergies, asthma, bronchitis, cough, flu, and emphysema.
- Reduce the level of cholesterol in the body.
- Reduce high blood pressure.
- Enhances immune system performance in the body.
- It regulates the menstrual cycle and helps in birth control and contraception.
- Boosts breast milk flow during breastfeeding.
- Relieves the symptoms associated with chemotherapy.
- Treat joint pain, some skin diseases, and headaches.
Side effects of black seeds
Black seed seeds are safe if eaten in small quantities in most cases, but are advised not to be used in the following cases:
- Patients with bleeding disorders: Which slow blood clotting and thus increase bleeding.
- Diabetics: They reduce the level of blood sugar.
- Low blood pressure patients: It reduces blood pressure as previously mentioned.
- surgeries: As they lead to an increased risk of hemorrhagic bleeding, as they affect blood sugar level, and anesthesia during and after the operation.