Black cumin is not the same as caraway, although many confuse the two. Caraway belongs to the same family as fennel, while black cumin is part of the same family as parsley and coriander.
The biggest difference is noticed in taste. Caraway is more bitter, with a distinct and rich flavor. While black cumin has a sweet-spicy taste, with peppery notes.
The most important benefits of black cumin are:
The most significant properties of black cumin are the prevention of very serious diseases such as cancer, diabetes, obesity, hair loss, skin problems, skin conditions, and infections.
Croatian scientists have studied the antitumor effect of black cumin on laboratory mice and discovered that two phytochemicals of this spice reduce cancer cells by an astonishing 52%.
Those who suffer side effects from alcohol consumption or medication and have liver problems heal much faster with black cumin. In a recent study, scientists found that black cumin seeds restore liver health, preventing diseases and its deterioration.
Black cumin is among the few substances in the world that help prevent diabetes, both type 1 and type 2.
The miraculous seeds aid in weight loss, prevent hair loss and restore its vigor and shine, significantly strengthening the root, work wonders for the skin, making it shiny and healthy, fight strong infections, such as Staphylococcus aureus, with viral afflictions, suppress the development of colon cancer, have anti-asthmatic properties.
Moreover, 100-200 mg of black cumin extract per day, for 2 months, helps lower blood pressure. It has anticonvulsant, antibacterial properties, is a bronchodilator, and renal protector.
