A-Z List- Some of the Components found in Nigella Sativa/ Black Seed
Alanine
Antioxidant, Cancer preventative
Alpha-spinasterol
Anti-inflammatory
Arginine
Diuretic, spermigenic, pituitary stimulant boost growth hormone, improves fertility
Ascorbic acid
Anti-arthritic, anti-bacterial, anti-cold, anti-ulcer, Cancer and asthma preventative
Asparagine
Anti-sickling, diuretic
Beta Sitosterol
Anti-bacterial, anti-cancer, anti-tumor, anti-carcinogenic activity
Beta-sitosterol is used for heart disease and high cholesterol. It is also used for boosting the immune system and for preventing colon cancer, as well as for gallstones, the common cold and flu (influenza), HIV/AIDS, rheumatoid arthritis, tuberculosis, psoriasis, allergies, cervical cancer, fibromyalgia, systemic erythematosus (SLE), asthma, hair loss, bronchitis, migraine headache, and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Calcium
Anti-allergic, anti-atheriosclerotic, anti-osteopotic
Carvone
Antiseptic, cancer preventative, carminative, insectifuge
Carminative: An agent that prevents or relieves flatulence (gas in the gastrointestinal tract) and, in infants, may help in the treatment of colic. The origin of the word "carminative" is particularly curious. ... Thus, a carminative cleanses the bowels.
A carminative, also known as carminativum (plural carminativa), is a herb or preparation intended to either prevent formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract or facilitate the expulsion of said gas, thereby combatting flatulence.
Chromium
Important in blood sugar metabolism, plays major role in the sensitivity of cell to insulin. Increases cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Improves glucose tolerance
Cobatt
Stimulates the production of red blood cells.
Copper
Aids in the formation of red blood cells, helps proper formation of bone and maintenance.
Cymene
Cystine
Anti-homocystinuric
D-Limonene
Anti-cancer (breast) anti-tumor, cancer preventative
Fiber
Anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, anti-tumor, anti-ulcer, cancer preventative, cardioprotective, laxative
Glucose
Anti-varicose, memory enhances
Glutamic Acid
Anti-epileptic, anti-retardation
Glycine
Anti-acid, anti-ulcer, cancer preventative, anti-gastritic
Hederagenin
Anti-allergenic, anti-capillary fragility, anti-fibrolytic, anti-inflammatory, fungicide
Iodine
Regulates the body’s production of energy, helps burn excess fat by stimulating the rate of metabolism. Improves mentality speech, the condition of hair, skin and teeth.
Iron
Anti-anemic and anti-menorrahagic
Isoleucine
Anti-encephalopathic
Leucine
Anti-encephalpathic
Linoleic acid
Anti-anaphylactic, anti-arteriosclerotic, anti-arthritic, anti-eczematic, anti-histaminic, anti-inflammatory, anti-menorrhagic, cancer preventative.
Leucine
Anti-encephalpathic
Lysine
Anti-herpatic, anti-alkalotic
Magnesium
Regulates the neuromuscular activity of the heart, converts blood sugar into energy
Methionine
Anti-catarrh, anti-eczematic, cancerpreventative, anti-oxidant
Myristic acid
Cancer preventative, lubricant
Nigellone
Anti-asthmatic, anti-bronchitic, anti-histaminic, anti-spasmodic
Oleric acid
Anti-inflammatory, cancer preventative
Palmitic acid
Anti-fibrinolytic
Phenylalanine
Anti-ADD, anti-parkinsonian, anti-depressant
Phytosterols
Block the uptake of cholesterol and facilitate its excretion from the body. Block the development of tumors in colon breast and prostate glands and reduce inflammation
Potassium
Anti-depressant, anti-fatigue, anti-hypertensive, anti-spasmodic. Promotes healthy hair and skin
Selenium
A major antioxidant nutrient. Decreases the risk of breast cancer, colon, lung and prostate cancer. Preserves tissues elasticity and helps in the treatment and prevention of dandruff.
Sodium
Hypertensive
Stigmasterol
Anti-hepatotoxic, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, cancer preventation, ovulant
Tannin
Anti-tumor, anti-bacterial, anti-cancer, anti-carcinogenic, anti-diarrhoic, anti-dysenteric, anti-oxidant, anti-ulcer, anti-viral.
Threonine
Anti-bacterial, anti-streptococci
Thymohydroquinone
Anti-arthritic, anti-asthmatic, anti-bacterial, anti-histamine, anti-oxidant
Tryptophan
Analgesic, anti-anxiety, anti-dementia, anti-hypertensive, anti-parkinsonian, anti-migraine, anti-insomniac, anti-maniac
Tyrosine
Anti-parkinsonian, cancer preventative
Thymoquinone
Anti-arthritic, anti-asthmatic, anti-bacterial, and anti-oxidant
Vitamin A
Necessary for growth and repair of body tissue. Helps
(Beta carotene) maintain smooth soft disease-free skin and reduces the risk of lung cancer.
Vitamin B1
Aids in digestion of carbohydrate, Essential for the (Thaimin) normal functioning of the nervous system, muscles and heart. Promotes growth and good muscle tone, stabilizes appetite
Vitamin B2
Metabolizes carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Aids in (Riboflavin) the formation of anti-bodies and red blood cells. Promotes general health necessary for the maintence of good vision, skin, nail and hair
Zinc
Anti-oxidant, necessary for protein syntheses and wound healing, maintains the body’s alkali balance