Black Seed — Key to Asthma Control?
I have suffered from asthma in the past, and it is no surprise since asthma runs in my family. I developed asthma as an adult and was diagnosed during my first year at Graduate School about 18 years ago.
I know I am not alone, for the Global Asthma Report from 2018 stated that 339 million people are affected by asthma globally.
Asthma is caused by inflammation in our airways and respiratory system that causes one or a combination of symptoms including wheezing, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, and coughing, all of which work together to limit airflow into our body (Global Asthma Network, 2018).
I am blessed that I no longer suffer from asthma. I healed it through natural means, including the use of aromatherapy, other natural remedies, and lifestyle changes.
However, I didn’t realize that black seed is something I could have used as well. Evidence shows that black seed or Nigella sativa provides great benefits for asthma sufferers.
What is Black Seed Oil?
Nigella sativa is a medicinal plant belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. It is cultivated in the Middle East, Southern Europe, and Asia, including in India, Pakistan, Syria, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. It has been used in Ayurveda, Tibb-e-Nabwi or Islamic Prophetic Medicine, and…
