Black Seed Oil For Piles

Black seeds, scientifically known as Nigella sativa is a medicinal plant that people have been using for over 1500 years in India. Black seeds are used as a spice and are commonly called kalonji – or black onion seeds. Even in many Arab, Asian, and African countries, black seed oil is used as a natural remedy for a wide range of diseases and various allergies.

It is rich in nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, fatty acid, vitamin A , B1, B2, C, calcium, potassium, iron and is useful in treating several health problems. Black seed is used as a flavor or spice in food. 

“Use this Black Seed regularly, because it is a cure for every disease, except death.”

-Prophet Mohamad Sahib in Quran

Black seed is commonly used to treat gastrointestinal conditions that include gas, diarrhea, constipation, intestinal worms and piles.  

Why should we use black seed oil for piles?

Black seed oil is a natural remedy for piles. The oil has a compound known as thymoquinone that is used to treat internal and external hemorrhoids. This compound has therapeutic properties. Black seed oil has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and analgesic characteristics to treat digestive disorders. 

How to use black seed oil for piles?

Drink half teaspoon (2.5ml) of black seed oil morning and evening. This is usually the recommended dosage of black seed oil for piles. Still, you must talk to a specialist or a physician for individual conditions. 

Black seed oil can be applied directly to the affected area using a cotton swab. Kalonji can also be eaten raw, added to dishes or mixed with honey or water

• Black seed oil and vinegar:

Mix half teaspoon of black seed oil with one teaspoon vinegar and apply it on the affected area. Apply this mixture thrice a day for effective results.

• Black seed oil and black tea:

Constipation is the real cause of piles. Hence, to avoid constipation, add half teaspoon of black seed oil with black tea decoction and drink this solution twice a day. 

Benefits of black seed oil for piles

Black seed oil has several properties and health benefits that can help treat piles. It has strong anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce inflammation and swelling due to piles. With its analgesic properties, it can help to reduce discomfort caused by the piles, and furthermore, its antibacterial properties allow the piles to heal faster. 

Above all, the oil may also aid in relieving constipation due to its laxative properties. Since straining during bowel movements is a common cause of piles, this can help to treat and prevent them. 

Other health benefits of black seed oil

• Increasing breast-milk flow Boosting the immune system
• Cancer prevention 
• Birth control 
• Lowering blood pressure 
• Lowering cholesterol levels

Black seed oil can also provide relief from the following health problems:

• Cough
• Bronchitis
• Flu
• Congestion
• Menstrual disorders
• Achy joints (rheumatism)
• Headache
• Asthma 
• Allergies 
• Congestion 

Side effects of black seed oil

Black seed oil is considered safe when consumed orally through food and medicinally in the short-term. Although black seed oil is safe for children, give them only under the supervision of a physician. 

Black seeds are unsafe for pregnant and breastfeeding women when consumed more than needed. It may inhibit uterine contractions and may have contraceptive properties.

Topical use of black seed or black seed oil may cause skin rashes or allergy ( which is very rare). Therefore, test it before you apply it over the affected area. 

Black seed or black seed extracts may have other side effects such as low blood sugar, decreased blood coagulation, decreased blood pressure, and digestive issues especially for those who undergo surgery. Consuming black seeds oil may result in blood clots and reduce blood sugar. You must stop the consumption of black seed before two weeks of the surgery. Talk to your healthcare provider for further questions. 

People with bleeding disorders, diabetes, and hypotension should avoid using black seed oil or black seed in any other form. It may have hypoglycemic and sedative effects and increase the risk of bleeding.

Take Away

Black seed oil has many healing properties, it can be a suitable home treatment to get rid of piles and its uncomfortable symptoms. However, if black seed oil hasn’t helped in treating your symptoms in 2-3 weeks, make an appointment with a piles specialist to discuss other treatment options.

Also read: How to Cure Piles Permanently at Home

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