 Kalonji: Islamic and Medical Aspects
Kalonji(black seeds)/(Nigella Sativa) As a kid I always used to see my grand parents eating Kalonji/black seeds in the morning… and I used to wonder what additional benefits are they going to gain from these tiny tiny seeds…. Well that was a kids thinking…in this article I am going to mention the medical benefits of kalonji which we as a muslims know that our Beloved Prophet recommended as a cure for all diseases except the death itself… Hazrat Abu Hurerah (R.A) says " I have heard Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W) saying that the black granules (Kalonji) is the remedy for all diseases except death." Black Granuels are shoneez. (Bukhari Muslim –Ibne Maja, Masnade Ahmed). (Mafhoom-e-Hadees). In Persian shoneez means kalonji and Habatul Sauda in Arabic. THE NUTRITIONAL COMPONENTS OF KALONJI: Almost all the essential beneficial components are present in kalonji Sugars: 1) single molecule easily digestable sugars (monosaccharides) are present that include glucose , xylose ,arbinose etc 2) Non-starch multiple molecule sugars that act as fibre and roughage and are considered good sugars as they relieve constipation are also present.. Fatty Acids: The Essential fatty acids( that are required by the body but not formed in the body itself) linoleic and linolenic acids are found in bleck seeds/kalonji Amino Acids(protein components) 1) Almost upto 15 amino acids are found in kalonji 2) Interesting fact is 8 out of total 9 Essential amino acids(required by the body to build up tissue but not present in the body itself) is found in them… 3) These contain Arginine amino acid especially required for infant growth.. Vitamins and Minerals: Sodium , iron, calcium, and potassium required by our body enzymes these mineral act as co-factor (help enzymes to function) Vitamin A that is not only good for skin but is the vitamin when sufficient in amount in body act as anti-cancer agent is also present in kalonji.. MAIN EFFECTS OF KALONJI: Anti-Allergic: people more prone to allergies like those with asthma(breathing problem) of allergic type are seen to benefit from kalonji oil due to its volatile effect it just decreases the increases reactivity of air spaces to allergen.. Strengthening of Defence System of body: Many researches has been done on the effect of kalonji on defence system of body and it has been seen that T-cells of the body are more activated against incoming and chronic infections if atleast 1gram of it is taken twice daily for four weeks…but these have been done on people with aleady low defence mechanisms…to see the boost in immunity.. Anti-Inflammatory action: Even local massage of kalonji oil is seen to sooth the arthritis(painful joints)…. It has been shown that oil of kalonji has anti-oxidant and anti – inflammatory action as it inhibits certain components production involved in inflammatory reactions.. The above effects mentioned are more than sufficient to combat/fight most of the diseases… Salim Bin Abdullah(R.A.) narrates with reference to his father Hazrat Abdullah Bin Omar that Rasool(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) said, "Let fall these black seeds upon you, these contain cure for all diseases except death." Promotion of lactation/milk production in nursing females: Due to its fatty acid content and almost upto 21% lipid portion its effect to increase milk production in lactating females is seen… A combination of vinegar and kalonji , kalonji and honey , kalonji and milk and kalonji with warm water has been beneficial for most of the common problems… here I will mention just a few common ones.. 1) if taken with plenty of water good to relieve constipation and early stage of hemorrides(piles) 2) Diabetes: with any of hot drinks like kahwa taken at night and early morning seeds of kalonji are beneficial… 3) The oil of Kalonji is effective in Alopecia 4)The oil of the seeds is also effective in Earache 5)Stomach related issues: kalonji oil has been shown to be beneficial for stomach and intestines problems and to treat parasitic infestations… 6)Asthma: with luke warm water kalonji oil or seeds be taken to prevent acute attack of allergic asthma.. 7)decreased haemoglobin: kalonji seeds have iron and good to improve haemoglobin 8)Gum and Skin diseases: its equally beneficial for certain gum diseases if its oil is applied to swollen gums and topical skin preprations… Actually it's a long list as such kalonji powder , kalonji seeds , kalonji oil and even steam inhalation of kalonji products is equally good for variety of things …. The purpose of this article is that kalonji has an additive beneficial effects in many medical conditions….
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