I'm just Nutty for Nigella!

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​I’m nutty about Nigella!  No not Nigella Lawson, although I do like her recipes, The Nigella I’m nuts about are Nigella Seeds.
 
Nigella seed is an herbal medicine with a long history, an ancient form of medicine from Ayurveda, Unani, Tibb, European herbal traditions and so on.   In Islamic literature, Nigella is considered on the greatest forms of healing medicine.
 
It’s herbal name is Nigella sativa, also known as Black caraway, black seed, black cumin, roman coriander, seed of blessing, Kalonji and my favourite “the cure for all disease except death”.
 
Most of us know Nigella seeds from the flat breads with the seeds on top.
 
So what is this amazing herb traditionally used for:

• Antihypertensive
• Liver tonic
• Diuretic
• Digestive
• Analgesic
• Immunomodulator

And so much more
 
In ayurvedic medicine Nigella is traditionally used for:

• Liver damage
• Anemia
• Arthritis
•  Rheumatism
• Hemorrhoids
• Intestinal worms
• Psoriasis, asthma, eczema – Atopic conditions
• Headache
• Toothaches
• Halitosis
• Microbial infections

Nigella seeds can be taken as an herbal tincture, a powder, capsules, seeds or oil.  They can be used in a tea, in cooking or as a medicinal tincture. 
 
As with most health issues, no one magic bullet fits every gun. 
 
If you have any of the conditions above, herbal medicine and nutrition may be part of the answer.  Herbal medicines work best when taken under the watchful eye of an Herbalist.
 
If you need help with any of these conditions contact Carina for an appointment