Healing Powers of Nigella Seeds: An Israeli Doctor's Remarkable Discovery

"Exceptional health benefits," with these words, Dr. Mordechai Hochberg starts his article on nigella seeds and the oil they produce. "We must give thanks, as the food around us truly heals," he writes.

According to him, more than 450 studies in professional literature have confirmed what he's documented in his article – that nigella seeds can indeed assist in cancer healing.

In fact, in many countries around the world and in traditional medicine, these capabilities are already known. However, laboratory experiments have identified an active substance in nigella seeds called thymoquinone. Since its discovery, it has become a real 'star' in medicine and research, due to its phenomenal ability to stop the division and multiplication of cancer cells.

"Nigella seeds have been scientifically proven to possess the following properties: protect against pancreatic, liver, and stomach cancers, relieve pain, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, treat ulcers, antifungal including against candida, antioxidants, reduce high blood pressure, antiviral, aid against convulsions, clear bronchial tubes, anti-diabetic, liver cleansing, stress reducing, promote insulin secretion when the body needs it, regulate interferon secretion, and aid kidney function," writes Dr. Hochberg.

This might explain why cosmetics, medical, and health companies have quickly started producing oil from it, also helpful in healing external wounds. Researchers from Southern California found that consuming nigella actually raises white blood cell counts, which are responsible for identifying and destroying cancer cells before they multiply in the body.

Dr. Hochberg continues in his article, writing that "Experiences in the Middle East and North Africa have shown that consuming nigella seeds or oil is a significant step in preventing the growth and spread of colon cancer, as well as treating other types of cancer."

And what is the good news here according to him? "Nigella has no side effects," the doctor writes, suggesting various uses for the black seeds (which are white in their qualities, capabilities, and medicinal properties) – "You can make tea from them, or soak them in water like chia seeds and eat the resulting gel." They can also be added to salads, soups, breads, and porridges.