The beneficial properties of black cumin oil allow it to be used not only in cooking, but also for medicinal purposes, for example against helminthiasis. What are the beneficial qualities of caraway extract, how to use it in the fight against parasites, and whether it will be useful for everyone - read on.

Characteristics of black cumin oil

Caraway seed oil has a pleasant greenish-brown color, has a pronounced spicy aroma with sharp and tart notes, complemented by fruity and musky tones. The taste of caraway oil is perceived heavily: it is astringent, tart with a slight bitterness, sharply spicy.

The consistency of the extract is not thick, astringent characteristics can be felt only during internal intake, and on the skin they are practically not noticeable. The main medical characteristics of black cumin oil are associated with its rich composition.

So, it contains a number of fatty acids:

• Omega 6 (linoleic) - 55–65%;
• Omega 3 (linolenic) - 0.1%;
• Omega 9 (oleic) - 15–18%;
• palmitic - 10-12%;
• stearic - 3%.

In addition to fatty acids, caraway extract includes a range of vitamins and mineral compounds:

• 15 amino acids, 8 of which are essential;
• carotenoids;
• B vitamins;
• retinol;
• Vitamin D
• ascorbic acid;
• phospholipids;
• flavonoids;
• calcium, sodium, zinc, manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, etc.

Did you know? Black caraway seeds, or rather a substance obtained from it, called thymokinone, can destroy 80% of cancer cells.

The benefits and harms of black cumin oil

Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids are indispensable - the human body can only get them from food. They take part in the formation of prostaglandins necessary to maintain healthy skin and hair, and also actively form cells of the immune system.

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Vitamin D is mainly responsible for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus by the small intestine, which helps strengthen bones, hair, and nail plates. In addition, he takes part in the synthesis of hormones and cell division.

B vitamins ensure the maintenance of the nervous system and the brain. They participate in the formation of the muscle corset, improve the condition of the skin and mucous membranes of the internal organs, protecting them from the influence of negative factors.

In addition, they are necessary for the implementation of metabolic processes in the body, providing secretory functions and the synthesis of hormones (cortisol, adrenaline, sex hormones). Phospholipids, flavonoids and antioxidants are involved in ensuring the functionality of the immune system.

• The benefits of caraway oil for the human body are as follows:
• ensuring the functioning of the immune system through stimulation of the thymus gland;
• improvement of the endocrine system;
• cleansing the body of toxins;
• preventing the proliferation of cancer cells;
• protection against parasites and harmful microorganisms;
• stimulation of hematopoietic functions of the bone marrow, etc.

External use of the product can trigger an allergy in the form of skin rashes.

And with a very sensitive gastric tract, such reactions can be observed:

• nausea;
• vomiting
• diarrhea.

Important! If there is no way to get black cumin oil, you can use oil from ordinary cumin. There will be little benefit from it, but by increasing the dosage, you can achieve the desired effect with it.

How it acts against parasites

Caraway extract, entering the human body, directly affects those organ systems that secrete active substances (mainly lysozyme) that fight against the multiplication of parasites. In addition, the composition of black cumin oil contains elements that are toxins for helminths.

The advantage of this tool is the absence of toxic side effects on the human body, as well as the ability to affect not only adult worms, but also their eggs and larvae. The considered tool is effective not only for the fight against helminths, but also for their prevention.

The main factors that determine the antiparasitic effect of black cumin extract:

• the destructive effect on the parasite, larvae and eggs;
• soft mechanical excretion of helminths from the body;
• cleansing of parasitic waste products and tissue repair at the cellular level.

Rules for choosing caraway oil

In order not to fall for a fake or low-quality products, when buying medicinal raw materials, you must adhere to these rules:

1. Pay attention to the manufacturer and pick up a trusted brand. The most popular are Egyptian and Ethiopian firms.
2. Structure - It is better to take a 100% product, and not diluted by 30% with a base oil like olive oil. At home, it will be possible to soften the taste of caraway extract by adding the necessary ingredients to the product.
3. Packaging - Natural oil does not tolerate light, so it is placed only in bottles of dark glass and tightly corked with a lid.
4. Price - the cost of a quality product cannot be low (varies within 5000 rubles per 10 ml). You just need to think about the fact that the manufacturer made the costs of processing raw materials, containers and transportation, so too cheap goods are most likely forged or have no more than 30% caraway seed oil in their composition.
5. Raw material processing - leading companies use the cold pressing method, usually it is indicated on the package. You can verify this information by the color of the product: it should be light, and a dark substance indicates that the seeds were heated during processing.
6. Consistency - not watery.
7. Scent - pronounced, tart, sharp.

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How to take black cumin oil from worms

There are several ways to use caraway extract for helminths, and all of them will be equally effective. Below you can familiarize yourself with them and choose the most suitable.

Pure oil

This method of application is more suitable for adults, since the child is unlikely to want to drink caraway concentrate in its pure form. You need to take it for 1 teaspoon 3 times a day 15 minutes before the main meal. The course of treatment is 2-3 weeks.

For children from 6 to 14 years, the dosage should be reduced by half. Giving caraway seed oil to children as an anthelmintic and prophylactic is possible only after consulting a pediatrician.

Important! In the first days after taking the oil, the worms will begin to actively go out, therefore, stool disorders, frequent urination can be observed. If this effect lasts longer than 3-4 days, it is better to cancel the drug.

Topical application

Caraway extract can be applied externally. This method is more suitable for combating pinworms, since the females of these parasites come out at night and lay a large number of eggs around the anus.

Before going to bed, you need to make a cleansing enema and go to the toilet. For an enema, you can use simple boiled water with a temperature of + 35 ° C. After the toilet, the anus should be generously greased with oil and then go to bed.

The procedure must be carried out for 1-2 weeks. You can increase the effectiveness of this method by combining it with the previous one, only now you need to take 0.5 teaspoons of oil inside so as not to cause an allergy.

Cinnamon broth and cumin oil

To prepare this tool you will need:

• 2 cinnamon sticks;
• 1 liter of water;
• 2 tbsp. tablespoons of caraway extract.

Did you know? Oak bark is used not only in medicine - it is used in the manufacture of leather products, since it contains tannins.

Boil the water, then place the cinnamon sticks in the vessel and place it in a water bath. Boil for 15 minutes and remove, add oil. The resulting composition should be insisted 45 minutes. Before taking such a concentrate, it is necessary to dilute with water in a ratio of 1: 1 and take 0.5 cups 3 times a day before meals. The course of treatment is 3 weeks.

Black caraway seeds with honey

This tool can be used not only as an anthelmintic - it is effective in bronchitis. To prepare the potion, 100 ml of honey must be heated in a water bath, the main thing is not to bring to a boil. When the mass becomes liquid, add 1 tbsp. spoon of black cumin oil (for adults - 2 tbsp. tablespoons) and mix well. Take 1 teaspoon before meals 3 times a day for 2 weeks. You can add the composition to tea instead of sugar.

Honey, caraway seeds, oak bark

Oak bark in an amount of 100 g pour 0.5 l of boiling water and leave for 3 hours. After this time, strain the infusion, add 2 tbsp. tablespoons of honey and 3 tbsp. tablespoons of caraway extract. The concentrate before use should be diluted with water or tea in a ratio of 1: 1. Take 100 ml before meals 3 times a day. The course of treatment is 2-3 weeks.

Possible contraindications

• Contraindications to the use of caraway ether are:
• pregnancy;
• children under 6 years old;
• individual intolerance to products;
• acute phase of gastrointestinal diseases, accompanied by increased acidity;
• post-infarction period;
• diabetes.

Useful Tips

Some useful tips to help increase your cumin oil intake:

1. External use is better to combine with internal, while reducing dosage. This applies not only to the anthelmintic effect, but also to the use of the product as part of cosmetic masks, rubbing, etc.
2. If it is not possible to buy a natural product, you can use a pharmacy analogue - cumin oil in capsules. 2 such capsules are equivalent to 1 teaspoon of natural extract.
3. It is useful to use oil in nutrition - in the preparation of sauces for salads, meat dishes, fish, as well as fortified cocktails made from fruits, berries, vegetables.

Black cumin oil is one of the universal remedies for increasing the protective functions of the body. It helps with various diseases, and is also an effective anthelmintic drug that does not adversely affect internal organs, unlike pharmacy drugs.