Millions of people die from cancer each year, making it the most deadly disease in the world today. Scientists are always searching for novel, alternative forms of therapy that could one day result in a cure, and this time they could be on the right track. Recent research have shown that black cumin seed oil (nigella sativa) is an efficient cancer treatment and has the capacity to conceal the activity of cancer cells. Although the results are still restricted to animal tests, the researchers are optimistic that it will also work in people. The studies showed that black cumin seed oil and its extract thymoquinone can be used effectively in the treatment against liver cancer, melanoma, pancreatic cancer, cervical cancer, breast cancer, bone cancer, stomach cancer, lymphoma, prostate cancer, colon cancer and brain cancer.
Even while multiple studies have produced encouraging findings, researchers haven't advanced in human clinical trials. Scientists are baffled as to why, given that they are aware of its almost complete lack of adverse effects. Even though black seed oil has been shown to be helpful against a variety of cancer types, modern medicine has yet to endorse its use in cancer treatment. This essay will analyze this oil's advantages in detail and speculate on why the pharmaceutical business might want to keep its extraordinary abilities a secret.
This oil has been used as cancer treatment for millennia
Two separate research, carried out in 2011 in Saudi Arabia and China, reached the same conclusion. They learned that this oil has been used for many years as a traditional, all-natural treatment for illnesses like cancer. Its anti-cancer abilities were supported by both studies. This oil is useful against a wide range of illnesses in addition to cancer, including cardiovascular problems, diabetes, kidney disease, and a host of others.
Even though there have numerous studies into the health benefits of black seed oil, scientists still haven’t been able to determine what exactly triggers its cancer-fighting properties. According to some, its active ingredient thymoquinone acts as an antioxidant and boosts the immune system. What is certain about this amazing remedy is that it causes apoptosis in cancer cells without damaging the immune system. We’re just surprised by the fact that modern medicine has only recognized its abilities in the last few decades, even though it’s been around for centuries.
Traditional medicine is right – black cumin seed and honey work together
It was also proven that black cumin seed oil is even more effective in combination with raw honey. This was discovered by a group of Egyptian scientists who had been studying the effect of this combination on oxidative stress and cancer by exposing rats to a strong carcinogen. They divided the rats into four groups, of which three were fed just black seed oil or honey and just one group was fed the combination of honey and black seed oil. 6 months later they compared results and discovered that the groups that was exposed to just black cumin seeds had 80% protection against oxidative stress and cancer while the group that was exposed to black cumin seeds and honey had 100% protection against oxidative stress, cancer formation and inflammation.
Black seeds oil is great for radiation treatment
Another study, from 2014, was conducted regarding the effects of black cumin oil on patients undergoing radiation therapy for cancer and came to amazing results. It’s known that many patients suffer serious side-effects from this treatment and the researchers wanted to learn if this oil can help them eliminate at least some of the side-effects. They conducted experiments on irradiated rats. The rats were first exposed to a single dose of gamma radiation. One group was given a gram of the oil an hour before radiation and received a 10 gr. dose for the next 10 days. The other group was given a saline solution. The control group was not irradiated. After the control period the researchers examined the data collected. It was discovered that black cumin seed oil reduces the oxidative stress markers and has potent antioxidant effects, augmenting the antioxidant capacity in the liver tissues of rats. So, administering the oil before radiation and for 10 days afterwards protected the rodents from the harmful radiation effects. The black seed oil protected the spleen, liver, brain and intestines from the harmful effects of radiation. The study proved that black cumin seeds oil can be effectively used for protection against radiation damage and biochemical alterations in patients undergoing radiation as part of their cancer treatment. It protects the immune system by eliminating free radicals and also serves as a powerful antioxidant. The scientists are hopeful that the oil can soon be used on humans as well and improve their quality of life.
The Black seeds interfere with uncontrolled cell growth and kill liver cancer cells
A study was conducted in 2013 in India examining the effects of black seed oil on liver cancer in rats. The rats were divided into two groups; one was given water with 0.01% thymoquinone while the other group drank just water. 4 months later they measured the liver cancer nodules, injury markers and tumor markers and compared results. The group which drank thymoquinone water had their tumor markers significantly shrunk and they hadn’t developed any new markers either. This study confirmed that black seed oil can be very effective against liver cancer, preventing cancer cells proliferation.
The black seed oil kills lung cells
Scientists from Saudi Arabia conducted a study in 2014 on the effects of
black seed oil and its extract in lung cancer treatment. They exposed
cancer cells to 0.01 mg/ml of the oil and 1mg/ml of the extract and
compared results afterwards. It was discovered that both the extract and
the oil significantly reduced the population of the living cancer cells
and changed their cellular morphology.
Black Seed Components Kill Malignant Brain Cancer Cells
According to a study from 2013, published by a group of researchers from the Ohio State University glioblastoma was determined to be the most aggressive and most common type of malignant brain tumor in humans. Hence, they discovered the need for further and more extensive research into finding a better treatment strategy and possibly even a cure for this type of brain tumor. Since they were familiar with the powerful anti-cancer properties of black cumin seed oil their study was mainly focused on this natural remedy as a possible alternative therapy for glioblastoma. They discovered that thymoquinone, the active ingredient in black seed oil, has selective cytotoxic properties, which means that it has the ability to eliminate cancerous cells leaving healthy human cells intact.
The study focused on the inhibitory properties of thymoquinone and discovered that it can prevent cancer cells multiplication in the brain and spinal cord, while allowing the healthy cells to function properly. Black seed extract can also prevent the continued growth of cancer cells causing the tumor to regress and increasing the chances of survival of the affected organs.
All of these studies show promising results and pave the way towards new and exciting methods of cancer treatment. We just need to be persistent and not give up; the cure may have been right in front of us this entire time!