Amazing Benefits Of Nigella Seeds

Kalonji or Nigella seeds are a common Indian spice, used in pickles or for cooking vegetables, etc. It belongs to the buttercup family of flowering plants. In addition to its use in the kitchen, it is also known for its medicinal benefits. Here are a few amazing benefits of kalonji or Nigella Seeds, as per Ayurveda.

Kalonji has proved to be beneficial for health not just by India, but by many other countries. Recently, in a study published in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology and Physiology, researchers found that Kalonji is beneficial for the treatment of COVID-19.

Published under the title "The Role of Thymoquinone, a Major Constituent of Nigella Sativa in the Treatment of Inflammatory and Infectious Diseases" and led by researchers from the Sydney University of Technology, the research showed Nigella Sativa i.e. Kalonji is helpful in the treatment of COVID-19 infection.

Kalonji Can Prevent COVID Infection In Lungs

Professor and researcher Kaneez Fatima Shad at the University of Technology in Sydney says, 'Modeling research of the study has provided evidence that thymoquinone, an active component of Nigella sativa, gets stuck to the spike protein of the covid virus in the lungs and prevents it from causing further infection. It can also inhibit the 'cytokine' storm that affects critically ill COVID patients.

Nutrients Found In Kalonji

Kalonji is rich in many nutrients like iron, sodium, calcium, amino acids, raw fiber, protein, fatty acids, potassium, magnesium, antioxidants and zinc. It also has anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.

Benefits Of Kalonji In Ayurveda

Some of the various research done regarding the benefits of nigella seeds, confirms that it helps to overcome many types of health problems including inflammation and infection such as asthma, eczema, arthritis etc. In Ayurveda, kalonji is considered to be the best medicine for digestion. Our Ayurvedic expert Dr. P. V. Ranganayakulu says that the use of kalonji is considered beneficial in reducing acidity, bad cholesterol, and reducing weight. It also helps boost your metabolism. Here are some more benefits of kalonji seeds:

• Drinking Kalonji milk increases energy in the body.
• Kalonji has antioxidant properties that strengthen our immune system.
• Consumption of nigella seeds increases memory and the ability to concentrate.
• There are many components in kalonji, which are helpful in reducing cholesterol.
• Certain researchers have revealed that if a cancer patient consumes nigella seeds on medical advice, the antioxidants present in it may be able to reduce the oxidative stress caused by the free radicals in the body.
• Kalonji oil is considered effective in controlling diabetes.
• Its consumption is good for controlling blood pressure and certain kidney-related problems.
• Kalonji is considered very beneficial for women. If women have problems like white discharge, period pain or PMS, then consuming Kalonji water provides relief.
• Kalonji is also good for improving eyesight. It can also be consumed for eye-related problems like watery eyes, frequent reddening of the eyes, etc.
• Nigella seeds consumption is good for problems like acne and pigmentation.
• Application of nigella oil on cracked heels provides great relief.
• Kalonji oil is also considered beneficial for hair. Kalonji has antioxidant and anti-microbial properties, which prevent hair fall and strengthens the hair.
• Not just hair, it protects the scalp from dirt and also helps get rid of dandruff.