6. Fights MRSA and Viral Infections
MRSA is a methicillin-resistant bacterial infection that causes many deaths worldwide every year. Surgical patients and those taking dialysis treatments for kidney disease are at higher risk of contracting MRSA than healthy individuals. Black seed oil has strong antibacterial properties that are effective at killing MRSA and some other antibiotic resistant bacteria (12).
While there is no cure for many strains of the influenza virus, black seeds show promise at combating the symptoms of these common viruses. Black seed oil reduces nausea, stomach upset, inflammation, fevers, and cramps. It also helps the body strengthen its own immune system. Try mixing equal parts black seed oil and fresh ginger and consuming one teaspoon twice per day.
7. Fights Infections and Skin Conditions
Black seed oil is a strong astringent that is used in many countries to fight topical and internal infections. If taken orally, this oil can help fight many types of bacteria and is a highly effective treatment for toothaches and abscesses. If applied to the skin, it quickly helps beat infections and promotes healing. It even helps ease eczema and psoriasis, according to a study published in PubMed (13).
8. Pediatric Anti-Seizure Medicine
Black seeds have been proven to be very effective at lowering the number and frequency of epileptic seizures, especially in young children (14,15).
9. Antispasmodic, Anti-inflammatory Agent and Muscle Relaxer
Black seed oil applied to sore, aching muscles is an excellent cure for muscle spasms, inflammation, and painful muscle cramps. Apply to the skin twice daily or stir one teaspoon into hot tea before bedtime to reduce aches and spasms.
10. Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Black seeds have the ability to eradicate H. pylori infection in non-ulcer dyspeptic patients. In fact, it’s comparable to triple eradication therapy in terms of efficacy (16).
11. Acute Tonsillopharyngitis
Tonsillopharyngitis, also known as viral pharyngeal inflammation, is remedied thanks to the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects of black cumin. It even fights associated throat pain and reduces the need for painkillers (17).
12. Chemical Weapons Injury
Black cumin is so powerful that a randomized, placebo-controlled study on chemical war victims found a boiled water black seed extract reduced respiratory symptoms, chest wheezing, and improved pulmonary function test values. It also reduced the need for drug treatment (18).
13. Opiate Addiction/Withdrawal
Opiate addiction has disastrous effects on mental and physical health. Pharmaceuticals meant to help wean addicts off drugs have their own devastating side effects too.
Luckily, a study on 35 opiate addicts found that black seed is beneficial in the long-term treatment of opioid dependence (19).
