Kalonji seeds also known as Nigella seeds or black cumin seeds. It is used in the species of the Indian foods. Nigella seeds are black in color and taste like a combination of onion, black pepper and oregano. They have pungent bitter taste and smell.
It is used as flavoring agent in curries, pulses and vegetables. Nigella seeds are rich source of the iron, calcium and potassium. Kalonji is highly nutritious as it also contains dietary fibers.
Kalonji seeds or Nigella seeds benefits
- Kalonji seeds are beneficial for health purpose like respiratory discomfort, asthma, bronchitis, cough, allergies, flu, emphysema, GI system, bloating, reduces colic, diarrhea, constipation, dysentery, hemorrhoids.
- Kalonji seeds are also works as a natural birth control as they initiate menstruation and in lactating mothers kalonji seeds enhances milk production.
- Kalonji seeds are also helpful in severe headache, internal worms, toothache, nasal congestion.
- Kalonji seeds is useful in preventing blood pressure and blood cholesterol.
- Kalonji seeds is also effective in contagious and non contagious infections like abscesses, parasites and conjunctivitis.
- Kalonji seeds increases immunity of the body hence useful in treating cancer.
- Kalonji seeds also add in the spice of Indian foods.
Kalonji oil
Kalonji oil is produced by the extraction of the kalonji seeds in the machine. It is also available in the market by the different names.
Kalonji oil benefits
1. Kalonji oil prevents hair loss
Ingredients
Olive oil- 3 tsp
Mehndi powder- 6 tsp
Kalonji oil- 3 tsp
How to use it
- Wash your hair with mild shampoo.
- Mix mehndi powder ,olive oil and kalonji oil to form a paste apply this paste on the scalp once in a week.
- You will find a noticeable change in the hairs.
2. Kalonji oil for diabetes
Ingredients
- Black tea-2 tsp
- Kalonji oil-1 tsp
How to use it
- Mix black tea and kalonji oil in a bowl.
- Take this mixture every morning and before going to bed for a month.
3. Kalonji oil for pimples
Ingredients
- Lemon juice -2 tsp
- Kalonji oil- half tsp
How to use it
- Mix lemon juice and kalonji oil in a bowl.
- Apply this mixture on the pimples in the morning and at bed time.
- Pimples will be gone with in few days.
4. Kalonji oil for headaches
Ingredients
- Kalonji oil- 2 tsp
How to use it
Rub kalonji oil on the forehead and massage gently to get rid off from headache.
5. Kalonji oil to increase memory
Ingredients
- Mint leaves -10 grams
- Kalonji oil- half tsp
How to use it
- Boil mint leaves in water and add kalonji oil in it.
- Take this mixture twice times daily in a day to get positive result.
6. kalonji oil for asthma
Ingredients
- Honey-1 tsp
- Kalonji oil-1 tsp
How to use it
- Boil water and add kalonji oil and honey in it.
- Take this mixture twice time daily.
7. Kalonji oil for heart
Ingredients
- Goat milk-1 cup
- Kalonji oil-half tsp
How to use it
Mix both the ingredients and take once in a day.
8. Kalonji oil for joint pain
Ingredients
- Kalonji oil-half tsp
- Honey-1 tsp
- vinegar -1 cup
How to use it
Mix all the ingredients and apply on the joints twice times in a day.
9. Kalonji oil for vomiting
Ingredients
- Coriander -1 tsp
- Kalonji oil-half tsp
- Mint leaves -few
How to use it
- Boil the mixture of coriander and kalonji oil.
- When it gets cool use mint leaves in it.
- Take this paste thrice times in a day to solve the problem of nausea and vomiting.
10. Kalonji oil for tumor
Ingredients
Kalonji oil
How to use it
It is suggested to drink Kalonji oil half tsp daily so that swelling can be gone away.
11. Kalonji oil for eyes
Ingredients
- Carrot juice
- Kalonji oil-half tsp
How to use it
- Mix oil and carrot juice in a cup .
- Drink twice time in a day to get rid off from redness, cataract and watering.
12. Kalonji oil for cancer
Ingredients
- Grape juice-1cup
- Kalonji oil-half tsp
How to use it
- Mix kalonji oil and grape juice in a bowl.
- Take this mixture thrice in a day to get positive result.
13. Kalonji oil for ears
Ingredients
Kalonji oil
How to use it
- Heat the kalonji oil for few minutes then allow it to cool.
- Take 2 drops of oil and pour in the ear to solve problem.
14. Kalonji oil for stomach pain
Ingredients
- Kalonji oil-half tsp
- Black salt-pinch
- warm water-half glass
How to use it
- Mix warm water with kalonji oil and black salt.
- Drink this solution thrice time in a day to get better result.
15. Kalonji oil for blood pressure
Ingredients
- Kalonji oil- half tsp
- Tea
How to use it
When kalonji oil is mixed with normal and drink twice in a day it will give positive result.
16. Kalonji oil for kidney
Ingredients
- Honey -2 tsp
- Kalonji oil-half tsp
How to use it
- Mix warm water with kalonji oil and honey.
- Drink this mixture twice in a day to get relief from kidney stones.
17. Kalonji oil for oral health
Ingredients
- Kalonji oil-half tsp
- Curd-1 cup
- vinegar-1tsp
How to use it
Mix kalonji oil and curd in a bowl and apply this paste on the teeth twice times in a day to get rid off from bleeding, gum swelling.
or
- Mix kalonji oil with vinegar in a bowl.
- Apply this solution on the tooth ache and cavities it will give relief from pain.
18. Kalonji oil for cold and cough
Ingredients
- Honey-2 tsp
- kalonji oil-half tsp
- Warm water-1 cup
How to use it
- Mix kalonji oil with warm water and honey.
- Drink this solution twice time in a day to get relief from sinus as well as cold and cough.
19. Kalonji oil for weight management
Ingredients
- Kalonji oil-half tsp
- Honey-2 tsp
How to use it
- Mix kalonji oil with honey and warm water.
- Take this mixture thrice times in a day.
20. Kalonji oil for skin
Ingredients
- Olive oil -3 tsp
- Kalonji oil- 3 tsp
How to use it
- Mix both the ingredient in a bowl.
- Take half tsp of the mixture before breakfast for a week it will give you a freshness and glowing skin.
21. Kalonji oil for acidity
Ingredients
- Ginger juice -1 tsp
- kalonji oil-half tsp
How to use it
- Mix ginger juice with kalonji oil along with salt and water.
- Take this solution daily to prevent gas formation and acidity.
22. Kalonji oil for piles
Ingredients
- Vinegar-1tsp
- kalonji oil-half tsp
How to use it
- Mix vinegar and kalonji oil in a bowl.
- Apply this mixture on the piles thrice times in a day to get positive result.
23. Kalonji oil for burning micturition
Ingredients
- Milk- half litre
- honey-1 tsp
- Kalonji oil-half tsp
How to use it
Mix all the ingredients and take it daily twice time for a week.
24. kalonji oil for cracked heels
Ingredients
- Lemon juice-3 tsp
- Kalonji oil-half tsp
How to use it
- Mix lemon juice and kalonji oil with water.
- Apply this mixture on the heel for twice times in a day.
25. Kalonji oil for energy
Ingredients
- Orange juice-1 glass
- Kalonji oil-half tsp
How to use it
Mix juice with the kalonji oil and drink it daily so that body get energy and remove tiredness and laziness.
Kalonji seeds or nigella seeds or black cumin seeds are useful in many health benefits.