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We only sell our products as food supplements for a healthy diet.

Information is provided for educational purposes only, so that you may evaluate whether the product is a valuable nutritious food supplement worth adding to your regular diet.

No information included in this web site is intended to diagnose, prescribe, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

If you are sick you should consult a professional health practitioner.

Using Black Cumin Seed

The use of Black Cumin seed varies between cultures and we have kept to the guidelines of what is generally considered safe in western Europe.

When to Take Black Seed

For internal use we recommend that your Black Seed intake is divided and taken after meals.

Black Seed oil is often mixed with a drink for internal use, but can be taken off a spoon.

You can, of course, use Black Seed as a culinary herb and add the whole seeds, the powdered seed or the oil to your recipes.

How Much Black Cumin Seed to Take

We suggest 1 to 3 capsules or 1 to 3 teaspoons of oil a day preferably divided between at least two meals.
This is sufficient for most people, although based on an average size adult.

Are Larger Servings of Black Seed Safe?

There is a safety margin, but the suggested intake should not be exceeded consistently.

You will find most of the suggestions on the Traditional Use page follow the above guideline.

This site only advocates Black Seed’s use as a food supplement as part of a balanced diet.

Black Seed ~ Pregnant & Nursing Mothers

Black Seed is not considered safe for pregnant or nursing mothers.

You will read on some Islamic sites that many muslim women continue to take Black Seed during pregnancy, but even they warn that it is to be avoided by those with “sensitive wombs”.

You will also read that Black Seed increases lactation in nursing mothers and is good for both mother and child, particularly due to its immune enhancing action.

Nevertheless the general advice is that Black Cumin Seed, Nigella Sativa, or whatever name you know it by is not suitable for internal use by pregnant or nursing mothers.

Black Seed Oil - External Use

Black Cumin oil may be applied directly to the skin. It is quite heavy and may be better mixed with virgin olive oil. It also mixes well with Aloe Vera Gel, which will help it penetrate deep into the skin. Or you can mix a little with your usual moisturiser.

Using the Whole Black Cumin Seed

Apart from it culinary use, whole Black Cummin seed has several applications. A bag placed in a wardrobe will deter moths. Bags are also hung near fireplaces or other heat sources as a room freshener. It will need renewing about every third week.

For headaches you can wrap some seed in a handkerchief or muslin bag, bruise it between your hands and inhale the vapours. This can also be used to “lift” your spirits if you feel down.

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