What does it help with
- Immune boost
- Strong anti-inflammatory effects
- Allergies and asthma
- Skin inflammation
Active compounds
Thymoquinone, carvacrol, essential oils, triterpenes.
Thymoquinone inhibits cyclooxygenase and 5-lipoxygenase — strong anti-inflammatory.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodJuly – August
Plant partsseeds
Dryingshade, 35–40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
OilSeedsCapsulesTea
Pro tip: Freshly ground seeds are stronger than old powder — grind just before use.
Recipes
1 Black cumin tea ▾
1 teaspoon crushed seeds pour 250 ml water, steep 8 minutes. Drink 1–2× a day.
2 Black cumin oil (habba sawda) ▾
Fill a dry, clean jar with dried herb. Pour in olive or sunflower oil so the plant is completely submerged. Seal and place in a sunny spot for 4–6 weeks. Strain through gauze. Apply directly to the skin or use as a base for ointment.
3 Homemade capsules (dried powder) ▾
Dry the herb at 40 °C until completely dried. Grind in a coffee grinder to fine powder. Fill empty capsules (available at pharmacies) — approx. 500 mg per capsule. Store in a dark vessel. Dose: 1–2 capsules 2× a day with water.
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