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• Method 1 of 3: Prepare black cumin
• Method 2 of 3: Eat black cumin
• Method 3 of 3: Use black cumin oil topically

Black cumin is a traditional home remedy also known as nutmeg flour, nigella, onion seed and kalonji. The seed is thought to boost the immune system and to have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and anti-parasitic properties. People use black cumin to treat digestive and respiratory ailments, but studies show that the seed also contains cancer-fighting agents. To use black cumin, heat and grind the raw seeds before eating them. You can also put black cumin in honey, water, yogurt, and other foods, and apply black cumin oil to your skin.

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Method 1 of 3: Prepare black cumin

1. Heat the seeds before eating them. You cannot eat the raw seeds whole. They need to be reheated to protect your stomach and improve its taste. Put the seeds in a pan and heat them over low heat on the stove. Stir the seeds every few minutes.
   • You will know when your seeds are ready because then they have a bland taste. After heating the seeds for about five minutes, taste them. If they still have a strong flavor, you will need to heat them longer.
2. Grind the seeds after heating. Grind the seeds in a coffee grinder or spice grinder. Make them fine enough so that you can easily swallow them. The easiest way to eat black cumin is to grind the seeds into a powder.
   • You can also grind the seeds with a mortar and pestle.
3. Place the powder in an airtight container. It is important that you put the ground black cumin in a storage box where no moisture can enter. You can put the powder in pill capsules or in a jar so that you can easily grab it every day when you need it.
4. Buy black cumin oil or processed seeds. If you'd rather not heat and grind the seeds yourself, you can buy pre-heated seeds or black cumin oil instead. You can buy both at health food stores and on the internet.
   • Do not buy products that state on the packaging that you have to swallow large amounts. You only need a small amount per day and you can do with a teaspoon twice a day.

Method 2 of 3: Eat black cumin

1. Eat a teaspoon of black cumin twice a day. Black cumin is thought to strengthen your immune system and protect your body from numerous diseases. To support your immune system, eat a teaspoon of black cumin twice a day.
   • You can also eat black cumin oil. However, you get the purest form of black cumin by heating and grinding your own seeds. This way you can be sure that you do not consume unnecessary and harmful added substances.
2. Mix black cumin oil with honey. Measure out a teaspoon of black cumin oil and mix the oil with a teaspoon of raw honey. Swallow this mixture one to three times a day. This mixture is believed to have numerous curative properties and to help treat such diseases as cancer, diabetes, fever and cystic fibrosis.
   • You can also add a teaspoon of ground black cumin powder to the mixture.
3. Mix black cumin with water. If you don't want to grind the seeds but want to heat and eat them, boil them in water. Boil a small amount of water with a tablespoon of black cumin in it. When the water boils, let it simmer for about five more minutes. Then pour the water into a mug and drink it when it has cooled down enough.
4. Mix black cumin oil with kefir or yogurt. Black cumin oil has been traditionally used to treat stomach and intestinal complaints. If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea or other gastrointestinal complaints, mix 250 ml of kefir, Greek yogurt or plain yogurt with a teaspoon of black cumin oil. Eat this twice a day.
5. Put black cumin in your food. After you heat and grind the seeds, you can put them in any dish. Consider adding a teaspoon of powder to bread, oatmeal, smoothies, or anything else you eat.

Method 3 of 3: Use black cumin oil topically

1. Massage black cumin oil into your skin. Black cumin oil has many anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, which makes the oil a good remedy for treating acne and other skin problems. It is also high in vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants, which can help prevent the skin's aging process. Massage black cumin oil into your skin daily as part of your skincare routine.
2. Spread black cumin oil on your chest. Black cumin oil can help with respiratory problems and can help treat conditions such as cystic fibrosis. Spread a thick layer of black cumin oil on your chest. Let the oil soak into your skin and inhale the fumes.
3. Spread the oil on your temples. Black cumin oil can relieve headaches. Massage black cumin oil into your temples. You can also massage a few drops into your scalp.
   • In case of a bad migraine, you can also put a few drops in your nostrils so that you can breathe in the oil. That can help reduce your headaches.
4. Mix ground black cumin with olive oil for ear pain relief. Black cumin can also help with ear pain. Grab a teaspoon of heated and ground seeds and mix it with a few drops of olive oil. Stir until everything is mixed. In the morning and evening, put about seven drops in your ear.