Black seed
Black seed is called by several other names such as: black seed, black cumin, and it is a type of plant that grows in the Red Sea Mediterranean region, and is cultivated in other regions; such as North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and Asia. It is a short plant from which we use seeds. Black seed is used in alternative medicine because it contains many important elements for the body; such as unsaturated fatty acids, minerals, and plant proteins, so it is considered a complete healthy food, and when eaten, it strengthens the immune system, and maintains body temperature, and it is also beneficial for breastfeeding women; as it works to increase milk production, and the Messenger, may God bless him and grant him peace, said: (Indeed, in the black seed is a cure for every disease except boredom) boredom is death.
Honey
Honey is a food and medicinal substance made from flower nectar that bees collect and partially digest. The bees then store it in regular, stunning hexagonal cells. It is used to treat burns and skin infections such as psoriasis, colic, and inflammation. It also strengthens the immune system because it contains vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. There are many types of honey, such as Zaqqum honey, Sidr honey, citrus honey, and other types of honey. Despite the differences in the types of honey, they are all beneficial.
Benefits of honey with black seed
If honey is taken with black seed, it leads to the treatment and prevention of some diseases, including:
- Colds and flu: This is done by mixing four tablespoons of tahini with a teaspoon of black seed, and two tablespoons of honey, and taking it three times a day every eight hours.
- Treating kidney and bladder stones: Grind a quarter kilo of black seed and mix it with a quarter kilo of pure honey. Then take two spoons of the mixture and put them in a cup of hot water, mix them, and drink them daily on an empty stomach.
- Treatment of gynecological and obstetric diseases: Mix honey with black seed, add it to a hot cup of anise, and drink it five times a day for forty days; this preserves the fetus. To prevent all diseases, take a spoonful of honey every morning mixed with a teaspoon of black seed oil.
- To prevent all diseases, take a spoonful of honey every morning mixed with a teaspoon of black seed oil.
Beauty benefits of honey with black seed
- Black seed is placed on the face daily for a third of an hour, then the face is washed with lukewarm water.
- It is a treatment for cracked feet: Mix two tablespoons of honey with a tablespoon of black seed oil, a tablespoon of sugar, and two drops of olive oil. Knead them together and apply them to the feet for half an hour daily.
- It is used as a face mask to remove dead skin: Mix two tablespoons of black seed oil, a teaspoon of honey, and half a tablespoon of lemon juice, knead, and place on the face for a quarter of an hour, then wash with lukewarm water.