The seeds of black cumin and flour from them, belonging to one of the most ancient spices and medicines, are in demand both in gastronomic terms and for medicinal purposes actively and everywhere.
Read more about this multifaceted product read further in the article.
Description of black cumin seed
Small oblong black seeds of this culture actively exude a memorable aroma, they are somewhat bitter in taste and at the same time have a spicy flavor. Due to the color of its seeds, this two-year-old umbrella grass is also referred to as Chernushka sowing.
It is very unpretentious and with the same success grows in the subtropics, and in areas with a temperate climate, without fear of even the winter cold. Grass stalks rise above the ground to a height of just over half a meter, but the inflorescences, resembling an umbrella, reach a height of 1.1 m.
Did you know? In the tomb of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen, next to gold, silver and precious stones, there was also a bottle of black cumin oil, which eloquently testifies to its value.
The plant blooming in the second year dissolves a lot of small white-pink flowers gathered in umbrellas in late June - early July. 
The chemical composition of flour
Black cumin seed flour is well fortified with a set of these nutrients in the form of:
- retinol (A);
- thiamine (B1);
- Riboflavin (B2);
- choline (B4);
- pyridoxine (B6);
- folic acid (B9);
- ascorbic acid (C);
- tocopherol (E);
- nicotinamide (PP).
The mineral component of caraway seeds is characterized by a solid set of micro and macro elements.
The latter are presented:
- sodium;
- potassium;
- calcium;
- magnesium;
- phosphorus.
Trace elements are present in the product as:
- copper;
- gland;
- Selena;
- zinc;
- manganese.
Cumin seeds and antioxidants abound in the form of polyunsaturated fatty acids, as well as essential and non-essential amino acids. The nutritional value of flour, expressed in calories, is 334 kcal per 100 g of product. 
Useful properties of black cumin flour
The healing properties of black cumin, discovered by ancient healers, are now being confirmed.
Some of them are demanded by official medicine, which practices their use as:
- medicinal decoctions;
- carmint tea;
- caraway water;
- medicated oil.
Important! You should not use a caraway product for people who have undergone an organ transplant operation. Really strengthening the immune system, it activates the protective functions of the body and thereby stimulates the processes of rejection alien organs.
The centuries-old experience of using cumin shows the benefits of its use for problems associated with:
- relief of pain syndromes;
- strengthening the immune system;
- treatment of the respiratory organs;
- elimination of pain in the head and ears;
- inflammations of the cold;
- disorders of the digestive system;
- losing weight;
- bowel cleansing;
- heart and vascular diseases;
- fighting high blood pressure;
- strengthening the walls of blood vessels;
- optimizing blood sugar concentration;
- fight against manifestations of atherosclerosis;
- treatment of epilepsy;
- relief of menstrual pain;
- elimination of hemorrhoidal problems;
- activation of lactation functions;
- increased potency;
- stimulation of brain function;
- normalization of the nervous system;
- elimination of sleep problems;
- elimination of skin problems;
- improving the condition of hair.
For the body of children
Children who have not yet turned 3 can not be given a caraway product. But after reaching this age, half the doses of adult portions are successfully used to strengthen and treat the child’s body. This is especially true of strengthening the immune system of the child and the fight against infectious diseases of the cold.
Although the product described is not indicated for small children under 3 years old, there is one exception. Since it has long been observed that the use of cumin in moderate amounts by nursing moms not only activates lactation processes, but also helps to eliminate colic in the baby’s belly, babies give a weak infusion of cumin seeds for this purpose.
For the body of men
Men's health also sometimes needs support through a caraway product for problems associated with:
- prostate adenoma;
- reduced potency;
- male infertility due to deterioration of sperm quality;
- prostatitis;
- infection in the genitourinary system.
Did you know? Neither Hippocrates, nor Galen, nor Avicenna, nor other famous healers of antiquity did not ignore the black cumin, paying tribute to its amazing healing qualities and ability to maintain the human body in good shape.
For the body of women
Black cumin flour is also in demand when solving problems related to the optimal functioning of the female body. Its composition helps to stop the pain in the menstrual period, to alleviate the condition of women in the climacteric phase of their life, helps to optimize the hormonal functions of the female body. 
As already mentioned, moderate consumption of the product from cumin intensifies lactation processes in nursing mothers and at the same time prevents colic in the stomachs of babies.
Caraway seed flour also assists the female body in:
- ovarian disease;
- infertility;
- erosion;
- myome;
- cervicitis;
- mastopathy.
During pregnancy
For pregnant women, doctors categorically prohibit the use of any cumin products, which provoke arbitrary uterine contractions and subsequent bleeding and miscarriage.
Find out also what it helps and what diseases black cumin oil treats.
When losing weight
The ability of the cumin product to activate metabolic processes in the body and somewhat slow down the excessive appetite made it possible to use it as a dietary supplement in food.
And relatively recently, the discovery of a powerful antioxidant, thymoquinone, in its composition has brought the scientific base to real possibilities of the product in question to speed up the body's metabolism and, accordingly, to rid it of excess fat deposits.
Most often for weight loss use caraway tea, which is prepared from 4 tbsp. l seeds and glasses of boiling water. After 10 minutes, this slimming tea is ready for daily use in the mornings and evenings. 
Basic rules of application
To obtain a stable result in strengthening the immune system and optimizing body tone, the centuries-old experience of traditional healers recommends an adult to consume 1 tsp daily. cumin. Children over 3 years old need half the dose.
Important! In no case can you abuse the product, exceeding the maximum daily dose of its use, which is 25 g (5 tsp) for an adult and 10 g (2 tsp) for a child aged 3 to 12 years.
Contraindications and possible harm
The use of tools with such diverse and effective healing qualities requires caution and moderation, as well as taking into account the health status of a particular person. Otherwise, there is a risk, rather than the benefit of harming human health.
There are contraindications to the reception of the cumin seed product related to:
- intolerance to the product;
- pregnancy;
- increased gastric acidity;
- gastritis and gastric ulcer;
- myocardial infarction;
- taking medications that reduce blood sugar;
- ischemic heart disease;
- thrombophlebitis;
- children's age up to 3 years;
- low blood pressure;
- gallstone disease.
The ancient spice, being at the same time a healing tool, is now becoming increasingly in demand due to the abundance of useful substances and pronounced healing qualities that, when used correctly and moderately, are able to help the human body solve many problems.
