Herb Of The Week - Black Cumin - Kalonji by Dr. M. Laiq Ali Khan

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Kalonji (Nigella Sativa)

Dr. M. Laiq Ali Khan*

 

The plants of Kalonji are found throughout India in the form of bushes.

The height of the plant is approximately half a meter. It possesses blue

flowers. It originated from Turkey and Italy. Later on, it was brought

to Asia by physicians and cultivated in India. Seeds are triangular in

shape, black in colour and possess a severe pungent smell, contain a

considerable amount of oil. It is incorrect that Arabs learnt its use

from the Greeks, because before the advent of Islam, no description or

record is found about its use. Its therapeutic use was initiated after

the advent of Islam, since; Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) mentioned its

therapeutic efficacy and potential of cure.

 

Chemical Composition - seeds contain 1.5% volatile oil, while 37.5% Non

volatile oil. In addition to this Albumen, Sugar, Organic acids,

Glucoside Melanthin Metarbin and bitter substances are also found. The

Glucoside is toxic in nature, hence the use of Kalonji in large doses

and prolonged use might be harmful.

 

Hazrat Abu Hurairah States - " I have heard from Rasool Allah (Pbuh) that

there is cure for every disease in black seeds except death and black

seeds are shooneez. "

 

Salim Bin Abdullah narrates with reference to his father Hazrat Abdullah

Bin Omar that Rasool Allah (Pbuh) said, " Let fall these black seeds upon

you, these contain cure for all diseases except death. "

 

The same narration is found in Sanad-e-Ahmed from Hazrat Aisha (t) and

in Ibn-al-Jozi and Trimizi from Abu Huraira. Hazrat Buraida narrates

that Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) stated - " Shooneez is cure for all ailments

except death. "

 

It is stated in the books of seerat that Nabi-e-Akram (Pbuh) himself

used to take these seeds for therapeutic purpose but with the syrup of

Honey.

 

Khalid Bin Saad states that he was travelling with Ghalib Bin Jabr, when

he fell ill during the journey. Ibn Abi Ateeq (nephew of Hazrat Aisha)

came to meet us. On seeing the patient, he took 5 or 7 seeds of Kalonji

and ground it, mixed it in olive oil and dropped in both nostrils,

Hazrat Aisha told us that Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) stated that there was

cure in black seeds for all ailments except sam. I asked him, what was

sam? He said " Death " . Ghalib Bin Jabr became healthy with that

treatment.

 

Observations of the scholars of Hadith reveal that shooneez is equally

effective for the diseases due to heat and cold. Zahbi states that

kalonji removes the obstruction of any part of the body, expels the

gases and strengthens the stomach.

 

* It is Emmenagogue, Lactogogue and Diuretic.

 

* It is an Anti-Helminthic, if taken with vinegar.

 

* It is useful in chronic cold. Inhalation of its smell is useful

in common cold.

 

* The oil of Kalonji is effective in Alopecia.

 

* Half teaspoonful, if boiled in water and taken, is helpful in

Asthma and diffuses the toxic effects of Bee and Wasps.

 

* Continuous use of kalonji is effective in mad dog bites.

 

* Fumigation of kalonji is useful in Respiratory Diseases.

 

* It is useful in Paralysis, Facial Palsy, Migraine, Amnesia and

Palpitation.

 

* It is also an Expectorant and Antipyretic.

 

* It normalizes the secretions of stomach and pancreas.

 

* This phenomenon is very much effective and significant in the

treatment of Diabetes Mellitus.

 

* It expels the Kidney and Urinary Bladder stones, if taken with

the syrup of honey.

 

* It is effective in Jaundice if taken with milk.

 

* Its powder if taken with water is effective in treating

Haemorrhoids.

 

* If Kalonji seeds are boiled in vinegar and this solution is

applied on Gums and Teeth, it removes the Inflammation of the gums and

relieves the pain also.

 

* It is also reported that its fine powder is effective if applied

in early stages of Cataract.

 

* Kalonji is also used in Skin disorders.

 

* The oil of the seeds is also effective in Earache.

 

* If it is taken with Qust Sheering after breakfast and dinner, it

is effective in chronic Dysentery and Asthma.

 

* Qust Sheering is a good medicine for sexual debility, but if it

is taken with Kalonji seeds and Habburrashad, it becomes more fortified.

 

 

* Modern trials have proven that Kalonji seeds alone or in

combination with other drugs are highly effective in Diabetes Mellitus,

Vitiligo and other Skin ailments.

 

 

 

(* Director, Shah Faisal Institute of Hadith & Medical Sciences, Kasganj

- 207123 ,UP)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

OK now I'm confused... I see kalonji... experienced Indian cook person here

says " oh, onion seeds!! Love kalonji... and it has THESE applications? "

And now, come Friday, I'm all over herb of the week!! LOL! Can someone

comment? Do we ever grant a time extension for herb of the week? ;-)

 

- Michelle in Cleve

Christine Ziegler [chrisziggy]

Thursday, February 17, 2005 8:45 PM

Herb Of The Week - Black Cumin - Kalonji by Dr.

M. Laiq Ali Khan

 

 

Happy reading ...

 

*Smile*

Chris (list mom)

http://www.alittleolfactory.com

 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

http://www.crescentlife.com/dietnutrition/kalonji.htm

 

Kalonji (Nigella Sativa)

Dr. M. Laiq Ali Khan*

 

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