Black cumin was found in the tomb of Tutankhamen (Pharaoh) and evident in the archaeological study has an important role in ancient Egyptian life. The pharaoh's personal physician was familiar with black cumin oil and ointments as a drug for treating digestive disorders in addition to beauty treatments.
The first written references about the Black Cumin found in the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament (Old Testament, Christian and Jewish holy book) explains, "For the black cumin is not threshed with a threshing Sledge, nor is a cart wheel rolled over the cumin, but the black cumin is beaten out with a stick, and the cumin with a rod "(Isalah 28:25:27, NKJV). Eastons Bible Dictionary explains that the Hebrew language (the language of the Jews) to the word Black Cumin "Ketsan" refers to "Nigella Sativa" which is of the order Ranunculaceae which grows wild in Mediterranean countries and developed in Egypt and Syria.
The first written references about the Black Cumin found in the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament (Old Testament, Christian and Jewish holy book) explains, "For the black cumin is not threshed with a threshing Sledge, nor is a cart wheel rolled over the cumin, but the black cumin is beaten out with a stick, and the cumin with a rod "(Isalah 28:25:27, NKJV). Eastons Bible Dictionary explains that the Hebrew language (the language of the Jews) to the word Black Cumin "Ketsan" refers to "Nigella Sativa" which is of the order Ranunculaceae which grows wild in Mediterranean countries and developed in Egypt and Syria.
Dioscoredes, in the first century Greek scientist, said that the Black Cumin is used to treat headaches, nasal congestion, toothache, and intestinal worms. It is also used while menstruating women and can increase milk production in mothers who are breastfeeding. While Hippocrates suggested the use of Black Cumin to generate vitality and energy, comfort and fatigue the body and psyche (Dr. Hermann Ehmann in Schwarzkummel book, LebensBaum Vertag Germany, 2000).
