Black Seed (Kalonji) Herbal Tea

Description

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Black seed tea is a natural tranquilizer, that helps to transmute lower vibrations to higher frequencies, transforming negative energy into a lively feeling. 

Black seed is found in the family Ranunculaceae, native to south and southwest Asia which grows to 20–30 cm with finely divided, linear leaves. The fruit is a large and inflated capsule composed of 3-7 united follicles, each containing numerous black seeds.

The earliest cultivation of black seeds was found in several sites of ancient Egypt as well as Turkey.

Black seed is getting recognition from time to time. Not only the black seed is used in making tea but also, it is a delicious herb as well as a highly nutritional and healing oil. It is used in the Middle East, Africa, and by the Roman Empire for thousands of years. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs][vc_tta_section title=”Benefits” tab_id=”1660738293820-e86f4148-3ec5″][vc_column_text]

Benefits of Black Seed Herbal Tea

It’s hard to believe that drinking tea could provide you with so many health advantages, but it’s true! Since 1958, 450+ published studies have shown that black seed tea has health benefits that can’t be ignored, and are highly effective. Moreover, black seeds tea helps rejuvenate the body, spirit and mind to make you look and feel your best.

• Prevent Stomach Ulcers

When stomach acids eat away at the layer of protective mucus, stomach ulcers form painful sores. Research shows that black seeds could help preserve the lining of the stomach and prevent the formation of ulcers.

• Aid in Blood Sugar Regulation

High blood sugar can cause increased thirst, unintentional weight loss, fatigue and difficulty in concentration and many negative symptoms.

High blood sugar can lead to even more solemn consequences, such as nerve damage, vision changes and slow wound rejuvenation. Therefore, evidence shows that black seeds could help keep blood sugar steady and thus prevent these dangerous adverse side effects.

• Protect the Liver

The liver is an incredibly important organ. It removes poisonous toxins, metabolizes drugs, and produces proteins also chemicals that are pivotal to health. So in the case with black seeds, it protects the liver against injury and damage.

• Alleviate Inflammation

Inflammation is a normal immune response that protects the body against injury and infection. However, chronic inflammation contributes to various diseases, such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

Whereas some studies have found that black seeds have powerful anti-inflammatory effects in the body. Similarly, a test-tube study showed that thymoquinone, the active compound in black seeds, helped reduce inflammation in pancreatic cancer cells.

• Can Help Kill off Bacteria

Disease-causing bacteria cause an enormous list of dangerous infections like pneumonia. Black seeds have antibacterial properties and are effective at fighting off certain strains of bacteria.

• Have Cancer-Fighting Properties

Black cumin, (Nigella sativa) are high in antioxidants, which help neutralize harmful free radicals that may contribute to the development of cancer.  kalonji extract helped inactivate breast cancer cells and are also effective against several other types of cancer, including pancreatic, lung, cervical, prostate, skin and colon cancers.

• Lower Cholesterol

Our body is thoroughly covered with a fat-like layer called cholesterol. Therefore, high amounts of cholesterol can build up in your blood and increase your risk of heart disease.

No need to worry as the black seeds are the problem-solver.

• Packed With Antioxidants

Antioxidants neutralize harmful free radicals and prevent oxidative damage to cells. A study shows that antioxidants strongly affect health and disease. In fact, antioxidants may protect against several types of chronic conditions, including cancer, diabetes, heart disease and obesity.

• Relieves Headaches

One of the most common problems in today’s time is headaches. Instead of treating it with a pill, simply, rub black seed oil on your forehead and wait for your headache to disappear. 

• Helps to Lose Weight 

Add a pinch of powdered black seeds into the warm water, honey, and lemon combination and see how it works in shedding those extra kilos.

• Increases Memory and Alleviates Asthma

Black Caraway with a little bit of honey are known to boost memory. And if you mix this in warm water and drink, it also helps in alleviating asthma. 

• Strengthens the Teeth

Black seeds are used to treat swelling, bleeding gums, and weak teeth. Of course, you need to see a dentist, but you can also massage your teeth to strengthen your gums.

• Eases Joint Pain

Take a handful of black seeds, and heat it well with mustard oil. Now cool it down for a bit and use this oil to massage the inflamed joint.

Treat Sore Throat and Swollen Tonsils (tonsillopharyngitis)

Early research suggests that taking black seed with “chanca piedra (herb)” by mouth for 7 days relieves pain in people with a sore throat and swollen tonsils.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Ingredients” tab_id=”1660738293829-c70e0185-9a8e”][vc_column_text]

Ingredients

• A cup of water (2.5)
• Tablespoons of black seeds (2)
• Sweetener or sugar

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1. Pour the water as well as the black seeds in a pan and place it on the stove. 
2. Wait for the tea to boil.
3. Strain the seeds off after removing the black seed tea from the stove.

Additional Ingredients to add with the Black Seeds in your Tea

Remember, when you add extra herbs and seeds, you must reduce the black seeds in half and adjust the quantity of both used ingredients. You can:

• Add black sesame seeds
• Add in ginger and honey 
• Add in fenugreek 

Ingredients Briefing

• Black seed illicium – a medium-sized evergreen tree
• Cardamom- seeds of several plants is used in the making of this spice
• Fennel- a hardy, perennial herb with yellow flowers and feathery leaves
• Green Tea- a type of tea that is made from Camellia sinensis leaves

The working mechanism of Black Seeds

Scientists have been tested on animals that black seed might fight cancer, help boost the immune system, prevent pregnancy, and lessen allergic reactions by acting as an antihistamine (treat allergies)[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Warnings” tab_id=”1660738375534-67c1814f-8673″][vc_column_text]

Are there safety concerns?

Black seed, when taken by mouth in small quantities is likely safe for most people. There isn’t enough information to know if larger, medicinal quantities are safe but they can cause allergic rashes when applied to the skin.

• Pregnancy 

The black seed seems to be safe in food amounts during pregnancy. But taking larger medicinal amounts is unsafe. Black seed prevents the uterus from contracting.

• Bleeding problems

Black seed slows blood clotting and increases the bleeding risk by making it worse. 

• Diabetes and Low blood pressure

Black seed lowers blood sugar levels. So watch for signs of hypoglycemia and monitor your blood sugar carefully if you have diabetes and use black seed. Furthermore, taking black seed might make blood pressure become too low in people with low blood pressure.

• Surgery

Black seed slows down blood clotting, increase sleepiness in some people, and reduce blood sugar level. They also increase the risk for bleeding and interfere with blood sugar control and anesthesia during and after surgical procedures. 

Black Seeds react with different medicines

The interaction rating of all medications with black seeds is moderate.

• Blood sugar level

As the black seeds lower blood sugar and the same is the case with diabetes medications. So taking black seed along with diabetes medications might cause your blood sugar to go too low. To prevent any serious issues, monitor your blood sugar closely.

• Immune system

Black seeds might increase the immune system and as a result, they decrease the effectiveness of medications that decrease the immune system.

• Blood clotting

Taking black seed together with medicines that also slows down blood clotting might increase the chances of bruising and bleeding.

• Sedative medications (CNS depressants)

Black seed might cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Therefore using sedative medications and black seed might cause too much sleepiness.

Black Seed Tea VS Green Tea

Green Tea provides a large number of health benefits such as:

 

1. Lowers cholesterol and reduces appetite
2. Prevents cancer
3. Enhances brain function
4. Improves dental health

The list goes on but green tea does not possess the same properties as Black Seed Tea. Likewise, the green drink has little or no side effects, and even if it does they are temporary. Black Seed Tea, on the other hand, can have some serious side effects as mentioned above.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Conclusion

Hopefully, this information will be helpful and sounds amazing as black seed tea helps rejuvenate the body, spirit and mind to make you look and feel your best. It is a great source for your overall health and well-being. Additionally, people from all over the world have used black seed oil for thousands of years for its highly nutritional and immune-boosting properties.

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