Black seed, also known as black cumin, is one of the traditional home remedies that is believed to improve the immune system, and is rich in antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiparasitic substances. Generally, black cumin is used to treat respiratory and digestive problems. However, recent research shows that black cumin also has the necessary substances to fight cancer! Before being consumed or processed into oil, black cumin needs to be heated or roasted, and ground into a powder. After that, cumin can be consumed directly or first mixed with honey, water, yogurt, or other foods. If you want, black cumin can also be used as a topical medicine to maintain healthy skin, you know!
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Method 1 of 3: Preparing Black Cumin
Step 1. Heat the black cumin before consuming
Remember, black cumin cannot be consumed whole and raw. In particular, cumin needs to be heated first so as not to harm the health of the stomach and the taste is more friendly to the tongue. Therefore, pour enough black cumin into the pan, then roast it over low heat, stirring constantly every few minutes.
Black cumin is ripe when the taste turns bland. After roasting for five minutes, give it a try. If the taste of black cumin is still quite sharp, roast it again until the taste turns bland
Step 2. Mash black cumin after heating
Transfer the heated black cumin to a spice or coffee bean grinder. After that, mash the black cumin until it is crushed and easy to eat. In general, mashing the cumin to a powdery texture is the most recommended method.
Don't have a spice or coffee bean grinder? Don't worry, cumin can also be ground with the help of a mortar and pestle
Step 3. Store ground black cumin in an airtight container
Black cumin that has been ground must be stored in an airtight container so that it is not polluted by humid air. If you want, you can also store them in capsules so that they are easier to take when needed.
Step 4. Buy black seed oil or black cumin that has been processed
If you don't want to heat and mash the black cumin yourself, try buying black seed oil or heated black cumin at an online store or health store.
Avoid products that advise consumers to consume black cumin in large portions. Remember, black cumin only needs to be consumed in small portions, such as 1 tsp., once or twice a day
Method 2 of 3: Eating Black Cumin
Step 1. Consume 1 teaspoon of black cumin, twice a day
Black cumin is believed to be able to improve the immune system and protect the body from various types of diseases. To support your immune system, try taking 1 tsp. black cumin twice a day.
If you want, you can also consume black seed oil. However, make sure you process black seed oil yourself to ensure that there are no additional ingredients that are unnecessary or even harmful to your health
Step 2. Mix black seed oil with honey
First of all, prepare 1 tsp. black cumin oil, then mix with 1 tsp. raw honey. Mix well, and consume the mixture of both one to three times each day. A mixture of honey and black cumin oil is believed to be able to treat various diseases, such as cancer, influenza, and cystic fibrosis.
If you want, you can also mix in 1 tsp. ground black cumin into the solution
Step 3. Make black cumin water
If you don't want to mash the cumin, try boiling it in water and eating it right away. First of all, you need to first boil a little water that has been mixed with 1 tsp. black cumin. Once the water boils, reduce the heat and continue to heat it for five minutes. After that, pour black cumin water into a cup, and cool it for a while before consuming it.
Step 4. Mix black seed oil with yogurt or kefir
Long ago, black cumin oil was often used to treat various diseases that hit the intestines and stomach. If you are experiencing indigestion, diarrhea, or other gastrointestinal problems, try eating kefir, Greek yogurt, or plain yogurt mixed with 1 tsp. black cumin oil. Do this twice a day.
Step 5. Mix black cumin into food
Once heated and ground, black cumin can be directly mixed into any food that you are going to eat. For example, you can sprinkle 1 tsp. black cumin to the surface of white bread, oatmeal, smoothies, or other foods.
Method 3 of 3: Using Black Cumin Oil as an External Medicine
Step 1. Massage black seed oil into the skin
In general, black seed oil is very rich in antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which are good for treating skin problems such as acne. In addition, black cumin oil also contains various types of vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants that can slow down the aging process of the skin. To use it, black cumin oil can be directly massaged into the skin every day.
Step 2. Rub the chest area with black seed oil
Black cumin oil is also thought to have good content for respiratory health, as well as healing substances to treat diseases such as cystic fibrosis. To use it, you can directly apply a thin layer of black seed oil to the chest area. Then, let the oil be absorbed into the skin and feel the benefits.
Step 3. Rub the temples with black cumin oil
Black cumin oil is also useful to relieve your headache, you know! To use it, the oil can be directly massaged into the temples and scalp area.
To treat a very severe migraine, put a few drops of black seed oil into your nostril and try to inhale it. This method is claimed to be able to relieve pain in the head
Step 4. Mix ground black cumin with olive oil to treat earache
First of all, mix 1 tsp. ground black cumin seeds and heated with a few drops of olive oil. Then, stir the two until well blended, then pour seven drops into the ear canal in the morning and evening.
