Baobab - Black Seed - Marula

[nysister]

Do you use them? If so how?

I just bought some of each (along with a bunch of butters) and I'm wondering how the ladies here use them. I've switched off from Shea and Olive oil for stretch marks and for the past 2 night have used Baobab. I'll give it a week and see if it does anything special. It's They're all a good deal more expensive than Shea, but I'm curious about all of these new oils and butters I'm learning about.

 

[nysister]

Anyone have any suggestions?

I've found the following...

but I'd really like some personal experiences.

http://www.positive-action.net/blackseed/health benefits.htm

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The Health Benefits of Black Seed



Mahfouz and El-Dakhakhny, prominent Egyptian researchers isolated the active principle nigellone from Black Seed's essential oil in 1959. There are over 100 different chemical components in the seed.


Nigella and melatin are two ingredients in Black Seed that contribute greatly to its highly diversified powers. These substances work together to provide the digestive benefits that have been revered in Black Seed. They also promote cleansing and assist with overall eliminating action.



Two of the most volatile oils found in Black seed are nigellone and thymoquinone which were fist discovered in the herb in 1985. Nigellone offers both anti-spasmodic and bronchodilating properties which contribute to Black Seed's potency against respiratory ailments. It also acts as an antihistamine which helps to reduce the negative symptoms of allergy sufferers. Thymoquinone contains excellent anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is also a strong anti-oxidant and helps cleanse the body of toxins. Both nigellone and thymoquinone work in conjunction with one another to enhance Black Seed's action against respiratory ailments. It also provides a healthy alternative to the more commonly prescribed cortisone based therapies used by allergy sufferers.

Black seed provides a rich supply of polyunsaturated fatty acids. These ingredients play a key role in daily health and wellness. They help to regulate the metabolism, carry toxins to the skin's surface for elimination, balance insulin levels, regulate cholesterol, improve body circulation, and promote healthy liver function. A deficiency in polyunsaturated fatty acids can lead to a wide number of health problems including nervous system disorders, uninhibited growths, and skin diseases.

Black seed contains over 100 valuable nutrients. It is comprised of approximately 21% protein, 38% carbohydrates, and 35% plant fats and oils. The active ingredients of black seed are nigellone, thymoquinone, and fixed oils. Black seed also contains significant proportions of protein, carbohydrates and essential fatty acids. Other ingredients include linoleic acid, oleic acid, calcium, potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin B2, niacin, and vitamin C.

A 1994 study conducted in London by King's College revealed that Black Seed has properties that inhibit certain enzymes, which also inhibit the production of certain prostaglandins. This is more proof that the rich and complex combination of elements found in Black Seed work together for a total effect.

Black Seed has over 1400 years history of use. Many ancient books and text suggest the following traditional uses for Black Seed. But please note, that these should not be understood as cures or treatments for any disease or illness.

For Cough and Asthma

1.

Apply Black seed oil to the chest and back.
2.

Mix a teaspoon of Black seed oil in Boiling water and inhale the vapor twice a day.
3.

Take half a teaspoon of Black seed Oil daily in the morning.


Cystic fibrosis
Massage the chest with black seed oil, and drink a mixture of one teaspoon black seed oil with a teaspoon pure honey, morning afternoon and evening.

Diabetes
Mix a cup of whole black seeds, a cup of Water Cress Seeds (Mustard seed can be used as an alternative), half a cup of pomegranate peel and half a cup of fumitory. Grind the mixture to powder. Take half a teaspoon of the mixture together with a teaspoon of black seed oil daily before breakfast for one month.

Diarrhea
Mix a teaspoon of black seed oil with a cup of yogurt. Drink the mixture twice a day until symptoms disappear.

Dry Cough
A teaspoon of black seed oil should be mixed in coffee and taken twice a day. Rub the chest and back with black seed oil.

Eye disease & impaired vision
Rub the eyelids and the sides of the eye orbits half an hour before going to bed with black seed oil. A tablespoon of the oil should also be drunk with a cup of carrot juice. Results should be apparent in one month

Facial paralysis & tetanus
Inhaling the vapor of black seed oil and hot water can help against facial paralysis and tetanus, and eliminates their causes,

Flu & nasal congestion
Placing three to four drops of black seed oil in each nostril relieves nasal congestion and head cold distress.

Gall stones & kidney stones
Prepare a formulation of 250g of ground black seed & 250g pure honey, stir thoroughly before use. Take two tablespoons of this formulation and mix thoroughly with half a cup of hot water. Finally add one teaspoon of black seed oil. This mixture is to be taken every morning before consuming any food. Remember:
A teaspoon of black seed oil mixed in a glass of orange juice with breakfast makes you active all through the day. A teaspoon of black seed oil mixed in a hot drink after supper gives you a quiet sleep all through the night.


Diseases and their cure inshallah

Asthma, Bronchial & Respiratory problems
Mix a tablespoon of black seed oil in coffee. Take twice daily. Rub chest with black seed oil every night and inhale the vapor of black seed oil in hot water.

Backache & other kinds of rheumatism
Mildly heat a small amount of black seed oil and then stroke the rheumatic area intensely. A teaspoon of oil should also be drunk three times daily.

Beard growth
Massage the beard area with black seed oil ensuring that the oil penetrates to the roots, this stimulates the growth of the beard and prevents premature hair graying.

Breast feeding (increase the flow of breast milk)
Prepare a mixture of 250g black seeds & 250g pure honey, stir thoroughly before each dosage. Take two tablespoons of this formulation mixed with one teaspoon of black seed oil daily.

Common cold symptoms and nasal congestion
Firstly fry whole black seeds, then finely grind them into powder. Soak this in black seed oil and any vegetable oil. Place three to four drops in each nostril (N.B. this will cause excessive sneezing).

For Hypertension

Take half teaspoon of Black seed oil with any hot drink at any time. Take 2 lobes of garlic on empty stomach. Apply Black seed oil to your whole body and expose it to the sun every three days, continue the treatment for a month.

For Heart complaints & Constriction of Veins

Take half teaspoon of black seed oil mixed with any hot drink daily in the mornings, this will liquefy the fats and widen the veins and arteries.

Inflammation of the Nose and throat

Put a few drops of oil in to a cup of boiling water and inhale the vapor. Take half a teaspoon of black seed oil with lemon juice daily.

For Headache and Ear ache

Apply black seed oil to the forehead, sides of face adjacent to the ears and behind the ears. Take half teaspoon of Black seed Oil and continue for about 3 days.

For Loss of Hair & premature Graying.

Scrub the scalp thoroughly with lemon, leave it for 15 minutes, wash away with water and shampoo and dry well, thereafter apply Black seed oil to the whole scalp, continue for a few weeks.

For Eye infection, Pain and Weak sight.

Apply Black seed oil around the eyes and on the eye lid before going to sleep. Take half a teaspoon Black seed oil mixed with carrot juice. For weak sight continue treatment.

For Backache and Rheumatic pain

Warm Black seed oil slightly and apply to the area thoroughly as you are massaging the bone, not the skin and drink half teaspoon Black seed oil for 15 days.

For Vomiting

Take half teaspoon of fresh ginger juice mixed with equal amount of Black seed oil, twice a day.

For toothache

Mix a half teaspoon of Black seed oil with warm water and gargle the mouth and apply oil on the affected tooth, it will alleviate pain quickly.

 

[nysister]

I'm now hooked on Black Seed Oil. I take liquid Bentonite & EPO internally, and BSO topically, and my skin has improved greatly over the past few weeks. All over my body.

I've also suffered from a cold, and for the past two days decided to switch off from Ceylon Cinnamon and Honey and onto BSO with some juice. Wow. What a kicker. It's almost completely out of my system, and as an added benefit, I have more energy.

 

[SaNyjh]

Bumping.....

My So asked me to do some research on black seeds. We went to a flea market today and an elderly man had a booth selling black seeds. He went on to tell my SO that he was 80 years old with no aches and pains( he looked pretty good for 80 too). He also mention still having an active sex life and credits the black seed. He had really smooth brown skin with no blotches or liver spots. He talked about how much energy he has and how his wife can't hang .
Have you notice any changes that you think the black seed oil is responsible for?
TIA

 

[Angelicus]

Thank you for this information. I actually use Nubian Heritage Black Seed Soap from time to time (smells great). I still am not familiar with the seed oil (by itself).

 

[suburbanbushbabe]

I love baobab for hair and skin. For skin (I use the oil cleasing method) I use a mix of camellia, rosehip seed, castor, and baoba in a 60-15-20-5 mixture, baobab being 5. On my hair I add a drop or two to about 10 sprays of Devacurl Set it Free and Qhemet Burdock cream and scrunch on my bedhead. I add about 3 spritzes of baobab to my skin lotion (Organic Fiji red currant).

 

[JollyGal]

Bumping.

Akamuti sell it. I would love to know more about this wonderful seed. I'm going to purchase it in my next shop

http://www.akamuti.co.uk/products/new/baobab-oil-150ml/

Maybe shea, baobab and olive oil will be the ultimate stretch mark buster.

I don't use anything but oils or oil blends. Oils are amazing. You can use them for cleansing and moisturising and sealing moisture.

 

[nysister]

I've found that Black Seed seems to do a lot for the skin. I no longer have blotchy skin on my face, and my body skin in general is more even. I attribute this to Bentonite, Evening Primrose and Black Seed. Also to me it's one of the best for soft skin. It smells like motor oil, but I've been mixing a bit of some other scent so that it's not as strong. I clean my face with it once a day (I wash with Shikakai) and well, not that I look old, but I had a young man nearly fall over backwards when I told him I was 34. Because of BSO? Dunno, but I know it's good for the skin and body!

I'm putting it in my hair this evening mixing it with a bit of water. I'll update about how that feels tomorrow.

 

[nysister]

I am alternating with Marula, Baobab and Shea on my skin in the morning, and for the Stretch mark challenge (for my thighs)

 

[Kurlee]

subbing ,, ,

 

[Coffee]

I am taking Black Seed Capsules and using the oil on my hair and joints. I now have my hubby taking the capsules. I have been using both for about 6 weeks and I have no plans on stopping.

 

[Pompous Blue]

I am taking Black Seed Capsules and using the oil on my hair and joints. I now have my hubby taking the capsules. I have been using both for about 6 weeks and I have no plans on stopping.

@Coffee What's the brand and where did you get them from?

 

[Tiye]

I use black seed oil in butter and oil blends. I just add a little to each. I like it coz it has a long shelf life. I've been using the same bottle for 2-3 years. I'm almost out now but it's not rancid - and it hasn't been refrigerated either. No experience with the other two oils.

 

[Coffee]

@Coffee What's the brand and where did you get them from?

I'm taking Amazing Herbs capsules and liquid; the capsules are pure cold pressed oil. I ordered them from Vitacost.

 

[Pompous Blue]

I'm taking Amazing Herbs capsules and liquid; the capsules are pure cold pressed oil. I ordered them from Vitacost.

Thanks for the info.....Will purchase in the very near future.....In the process of planning my vitamin and supplement regimen for 2011.

 

[suburbanbushbabe]

I mix a few drops of baobab into my skin lotions - 8-9 pumps of lotion to 6-7 squirts of oil for my entire body. My skin loves it.