Black Seeds - the seed of health

The following medical benefits of Nigella Sativa are based on the book entitled "RahsiaPerubatan Habbatus Sauda" (Nigela Sativa's Medical Secrets) written by Dr. Hassan Syamsi Baasya.The book mentioned about the studies that had been carried out on Nigella Sativa and the results of the studies indicate that the following medical benefits can be derived from taking Nigella Sativa :
1. Uric Acid dan Gout : To assist in the removal of uric acid from the body to prevent gout.
2. Asthma :The substance "Nigellon", which is found in Nigella Sativa helps to reduce difficulties in breathing and asthma attack. It can also helps patients to handle bronchitic problems.
3. Flu (Influenza) : It can get rid of Flu.
4. High Blood Pressure : It can help patients with high blood pressure by brnging down the pressue.
5. Allergies : The substance "Nigellon" as found in Nigella Sativa can reduce the production of "Histamine" and other substances which are responsible for causing allergy.
6. Production of Bile : The substances "Carbonil" and "Thymoquinone" found in Nigella Sativa have the capacity to increase the removal of bile from the gallbladder to prevent the formation of gallstones.
7. Increase in Productin of Breast Milk : It increases the production of breast milk.
8. Thrombosis :It helps with the process of thrombosis inside and external side of the body, ensuring that clotting of blood happens quickly to prevent further loss of blood from the injured parts of the body. It also controls fibrin to prevent escessive coagulation of blood and to ensure smooth flow of blood in the arteries and veins.
9. Increased Immune System : It increases the body's immune system to protect the body against dangerous bacteria, virus and cancer cells.
10. Anti-Cancer : It protects the body from the adverse side effects of using "Cisplatin" (platinum-based chemotherapy drug) or other substances that are used in the treatment of various types of cancers.
11. Anti-Bacteria : Nigella Sativa is active and effective in the destruction of bacteria like "E Coli", "Strep.Fecalis" and "Bacillus subtilis." It also helps in protecting the teeth from Plaques.
12. Anti-Diahorrea : Diahorrea is a common cause of death in developing countries and the second most common cause of infant deaths worldwide. Nigella Sativa can treat patients with diahorrea by killing bacteria like cholera, Shigella and E.Colli that causes diahorrea.
13. Anti-Diabetes : It can reduce the level of sugar in the blood.
14. Rheumatism :In the Middle East, the black seed is used as an anti inflammatory substance to treat inflamed tissues of the body. It is antirheumatic and also used in the treatment of headaches.

Benefits of Misai Kuching

Orthosiphon stamineus or Misai Kucing (Malay for "Cat's Whiskers") is a traditional herb that is widely grown in tropical areas. The two general species, Orthosiphon stamineus "purple" and Orthosiphon stamineus "white" are traditionally used to treat diabetes, kidney and urinary disorders, high blood pressure and bone or muscular pain.
Also known as Java tea, it was possibly introduced to the west in early 20th century. Misai Kucing is popularly consumed as a herbal tea. The brewing of Java tea is similar to that for other teas. It is soaked in hot boiling water for about three minutes, before being added with honey or milk. It can be easily prepared as garden tea from the dried leaves. There are quite a number of commercial products derived from Misai Kucing.
A group of researchers from Universiti Sains Malaysia here succeeded in producing standardised "Misai Kucing" (Orthosiphon Stamineus) herbal extract for the treatment of cancer.
The group from the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and headed by lecturer Dr Amin Malik Shah Abdul Majid, found that Misai Kuching (literally meaning, Cat's Whiskers), has high anti-oxidant content that could prevent and control the growth of cancer cells.
Dr Amin said the Misai Kucing extract named "Canssufive" was tested on animals and found to retard blood vessel development, thus preventing the cancel cells from spreading to tissues and other organs.
"At this point, our research involves cell culture study and on animals, and we plan to do clinical study on the effectiveness of "Canssufive" on humans by the end of next year."
He said at the moment, chemotherapy was the common treatment for cancer, using powerful drugs to kill the fast-growing cancer cells, while Misai Kucing could naturally stop the growth of tumour cells in the blood vessels.
According to Dr Amin, any element that threatened the oxygen-carrying capacity of the human body would promote cancer growth, while Misai Kucing extract was not only safe, but could also provide additional nutrients.
He said the use of the herbal extract as an anti-angiogenic agent was cheaper than using drugs in treating cancer.
The two-year research costing RM1.5 million found Misai Kucing extract in the capsule and pill form to have higher anti-oxidant content than in the liquid form.
Dr Amin said for the research, USM used Misai Kuching plants from a plantation in Perlis which employed good farm practices to produce quality plants.
USM is currently in negotiation with several companies to produce and market "Canssufive" .

Wonderful of Ginger

Ginger has been used as a natural remedy for many ailments for centuries. Now, science is catching up and researchers around the world are finding that ginger works wonders in the treatment of everything from cancer to migraines. Here are ten health benefits of this powerful herb:
Ovarian Cancer Treatment : Ginger may be powerful weapon in the treatment of ovarian cancer. A study conducted at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center found that ginger powder induces cell death in all ovarian cancer cells to which it was applied.
Colon Cancer Prevention : A study at the University of Minnesota found that ginger may slow the growth of colorectal cancer cells.
Morning Sickness : A review of several studies has concluded that ginger is just as effective as vitamin B6 in the treatment of morning sickness.
Motion Sickness Remedy : Ginger has been shown to be an effective remedy for the nausea associated with motion sickness.
Reduces Pain and Inflammation : One study showed that ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and is a powerful natural painkiller.
Heartburn Relief : Ginger has long been used as a natural heartburn remedy. It is most often taken in the form of tea for this purpose.
Cold and Flu Prevention and Treatment : Ginger has long been used as a natural treatment for colds and the flu. Many people also find ginger to be helpful in the case of stomach flus or food poisoning, which is not surprising given the positive effects ginger has upon the digestive tract.
Migraine Relief : Research has shown that ginger may provide migraine relief due to its ability to stop prostaglandins from causing pain and inflammation in blood vessels.
Menstrual Cramp Relief : In Chinese medicine, ginger tea with brown sugar is used in the treatment of menstrual cramps.
Prevention of Diabetic Nephropathy : A study done on diabetic rats found that those rats given ginger had a reduced incidence of diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage).
(Based on the article from http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/10-health-benefits-of-ginger.html

Herbs that promote health

It was narrated by Abu Huraira r.a. who said he heard the Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him) said that, "This black seed is a cure for every ailment except Al Saam." Aisha asked: " What is Al Saam?" He replied: "Death" (Al-Muslim)
The black seed has been used since ancient times, as far back as during the reign of Pharaoh, to cure all types of diseases.
The purpose of this website is to make you aware of the health benefits of taking the Black Seeds (Nigella Sativa) and other herbal products. It also facilitates their purchase since they are not that easy to find outside.
The third reason is to encourage you to consume local herbal products as much as possible to maintain your health. Coming from nature, they are safe to be used and therefore pose no detrimental side effects to your body.
I know of a friend who went on a medication recommended by his doctor for his diabetes. His sugar level was under control then, but unknowingly, the medication damaged his kidneys and now he's on dialysis three times a week. That's the main disadvantage of modern medicine - they can cure certain ailments but the adverse side effects create new illnesses. The problem is, you don't know the new illnesses exist, until it's too late.
The herbal products found here are made locally and not expensive. They are totally halal for the Muslims to consume and have received approvals from the Malaysian Ministry of Health.
For more information on Nigella Sativa, please click here and to read about the experience of the others who have consumed it, please click here.
For a general guideline on how to stay healthy, please click here.
TO PREVENT IS BETTER THAN TO CURE.
Thank you.