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                                                                            The Black Seed is scientifically known as Nigella Sativa, the herd grows about 16-24 inches in height. From it comes a small rectangular Black Seed which is also known as the Blessed Seed (Arab: Habbat ul Baraka, or Habbat ul Sauda).

The ancient Egyptians knew and used the Black Seed and described it as a panacea (cure for problems/disease). The Romans also knew this seed and called it Greek Coriander. Documented by the Greek physician of the 1st century, Dioscoredes, as an ailment for general health problems such as toothaches, headaches and was mainly used as a dietary supplement.

In English-speaking countries with large immigrant populations, it is also variously known as kalonji in Hindi/Urdu कलौंजी kalauṃjī or كلونجى/कलोंजी kaloṃjī) or mangrail (Hindi मंगरैल maṃgarail), ketzakh (Hebrew קצח), chernushka (Russian), çörek otu (Turkish), habbat al-barakah (Arabic حبه البركة ḥabbat al-barakah, seed of blessing), siyah daneh (Persian سیاه‌دانه siyâh dâne), karim jeerakam in Malayalam.

A Prophetic Medicine as recommended 1400 years ago by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). In his divine wisdom he said - "Use the Black Seed for indeed, it is a cure for all diseases except death." Saheeh al-Bukharee 7:591

Black Seed is also found in the Bible in the Book of Isaiah in the Old Testament.: "For the Black Cumin is beaten out with a stick and the Cumin with a Rod." (Isaiah 28: 25, 27 NKJV)

Easton's Bible Dictionary clarifies that the Hebrew word for Black Cumin, "Ketsha" refers to "without doubt the Nigella Sativa", a small annual of the order Ranunculaceae which grows wild in the Mediterranean Countries. However although many people and cultures knew of black seed it was not scientifically researched until about forty years ago. Since then more than 200 studies have been conducted in the Universities all over the world. One such study conducted at the Munich Institute for Research on Newer Therapeutic Methods [Münchner Institut zur Erforschung neuer Therapieverfahren] has confirmed by means of the most modern analytic methods that Black Seed oil contains over 100 active health-promoting substances and displays superior clinical effectiveness as a nutritional supplement.

Among the many amazing discoveries researchers have found, is that the Black Seeds are superior to almost every other natural remedy when used for autoimmune disorders; conditions in which patients suffer greatly because their own systems attack their bodies. Black Seed, especially when combined with Garlic, is regarded as a harmonizer of the imbalance which allows immune cells to destroy healthy cells. The technical language to describe this property is "Immunomodulatory Action." The difference between Black Seed and interferon is that there are no known side effects with Black Seed when administered in normal dosages.

All in all Black Seed has been known and used throughout many cultures for over two thousand years.

Narrations for Black Seed

Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) said that she heard the Messenger (saw) say, "This black seed is a cure for every disease except death. " [Saheeh al-Bukharee (5687)].

Khalid bin Sa'd (ra) said, "We went out and with us was Ghalib bin Abjar (ra). He fell sick along the way and when we came to al-Madinah, he was sick. Ibn Abu 'Atiq (ra) came to visit him and said to us, 'You should use this black seed. Take five or seven (seeds) and grind them then apply them to his nostrils with drops of olive oil on this side and on this side for Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated to them that she heard the Messenger (saw) say, "This black seed is a cure for every disease except death." [Saheeh Sunan ibn Majah (3449)].

Ibnul Qaiyum (may Allah have mercy upon him) said, "It has immense benefits and his statement that it is a cure for every disease except death is like the statement of Allah."

Black Seed

Research has found that there is not another herb known to work with such a wide range of healing capabilities.

Nigella Sativa are known by many names for example, Black Seed or Black Cumin. Habbat ul barakah in Arabic countries (the Blessed Seed) due to the saying of the Holy Prophet (saw) and habbat as-sawda. It is referred to as Schwarzkummel in Germany and Corek Otu in Turkey. It is often named Black Onion Seed because of its similarity to onion seed in appearance but they share no relation to each other.

Warning Regarding Black Seed Oil

Dear reader please note the hadith makes no mention of the word oil. The Prophet (saw) never used black seed oil! This is an important distinction as many people today are selling the oil and quoting the hadith as if it refers to the oil, which is causing confusion amongst people. In the hadith the Prophet (saw) specifies a dose of 7 seeds in each nostril for infection gives us an indication of the dose and the fact it is the seeds and not the oil. We are trying to emphasise the hadith and its meaning.

Isn't the oil is just the same as the seeds as it contains the same active ingredients?

On the face of it this may sound like a good argument but apart from going against the hadith it is also a scientifically flawed argument. No one would compare eating olives to consuming olive oil, or the derivative of a product to the whole product. The fact that the product is derived should be enough for a person to understand something is missing. To make it even simpler to understand how about comparing eating whole coconut to coconut oil or even whole fish to fish oil.

What does the hadith "In it is a cure for everything except death" mean?

There are a number of hadith pertaining to Black Seed and Hijama etc that state: "In it is a cure for everything except death." So why do these remedies not cure cancer, diabetes and all the illnesses in the world?

This is a common question for most people but what we should know is that if something does not seem right in the Qur'an and Sunnah, it's not the Qur'an or Sunnah but usually our understanding of it. I would remind our readers to be careful when things are translated from Arabic to another language, in this case English and always try to return to the original Arabic to resolve any issues. In regards to these hadith the Prophet (saw) did not say "Al shifa" rather the Arabic word 'Shifa' (cure) came without the definite article which means that it is an indefinite word that covers most cures. This means that the Black Seed contains a benefit that contributes to the cure of every disease. However some people may misunderstand the translation and end up confusing themselves as well as others. From a medical point of view, these remedies contribute to the total cure - and not that they are the total cure themselves alone. For example Black Seed strengthens the immune system and so if the immune system is strengthened so will your bodies resilience against disease. Similarly, Hijama removes chemical impurities from the body and if this is done on a regular basis as recommended in the Sunnah, then it greatly reduces the likelihood of diseases gaining a permanent hold in your body. So the correct understanding of the hadith is that these remedies contain a benefit that contribute to the cure (shifa) of every disease.

So is Black Seed oil useless?

We would advise on balance there have been medical studies done using the oil and some scholars have indicated the use of the oil as part of specific remedies. So if one wants to use the oil form then they should follow the guidance from those studies as they have knowledge regarding the correct dosage for the conditions treated with the oil and can provide the statistics for the level of success. However the oil tends to be a very strong product and anyone who has tasted it can attest that it has a sharp and bitter taste, and for many people the oil causes stomach upsets etc, so we advise it should not be consumed on a long term basis without a compelling medical basis for doing so.

Black Seed Medical benefits

For thousands of years, people around the world have recognized the tremendous healing properties of this Legendary Herb: "Nigella Sativa or Black Seed."

Another profound discovery is that the ingredients (Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids) of the oil lead to increased production of the messenger substance Prostaglandin E1, a hormone-like substance, that functions as a general regulator on several body functions such as:

1. Brain function
2. Nerve function
3. Lowering blood pressure
4. Activation of the immune system.

Black Seed is Rich in Nutritional Values.

Monosaccharides (Single Molecule Sugars) in the form of Glucose, Rhamnose, Xylose, and Arabinose are found in the Black Seed.

The Black Seed contains a non-starch Polysaccharide component which is a useful source of dietary fiber. It is rich in fatty acids, particularly the unsaturated and essential fatty acids (Linoleic and Linoleic Acid). Essential fatty acids cannot be manufactured by the body alone, and therefore we acquire these from food.

Fifteen amino acids make up the protein content of the Black Seed, including eight of the nine essential amino acids. Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized within our body in sufficient quantities and are thus required from our diet.

Black Seed contains Arginine which is essential for infant growth.

Chemical analysis has further revealed that the Black Seed contains Carotene, which is converted by the liver into Vitamin A, the Vitamin known for its Anti-Cancer activity.

The Black Seed is also a source of Calcium, Iron, Sodium, and Potassium. Required only in small amounts by the body, these elements' main function is to act as essential co-factors in various enzyme functions.

Immune System Strengthening

Studies begun just over a decade ago suggest that if used on an ongoing basis, Black Seed can play an important role to enhance human immunity, particularly in immunocompromise patients.

In 1986, Drs. El-Kadi and Kandil conducted a study with human volunteers to test the efficiency of Black Seed as a natural immune enhancer. The first group of volunteers received Black Seed capsules (1 gram twice daily) for four weeks and the second group were given a placebo. A complete lymphocyte count carried out in all volunteers before and four weeks after administration of Black Seed and the placebo revealed that the majority of subjects who took Black Seed displayed a 72% increase in helper to suppresser T-cells ratio, as well as an increase in natural killer cell functional activity. The control group who received the placebo experienced a net decline in ratio of 7%. They reported, "These findings may be of great practical significance since a natural immune enhancer like the Black Seed could play an important role in the treatment of Cancer, AIDS, and other disease conditions associated with Immune Deficiency states."

These results were confirmed by a study published in the Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal in 1993 by Dr. Basil Ali and his colleagues from the College of Medicine at Kin Faisal University.

In the field of AIDS research specifically, tests carried out by Dr. Haq on human volunteers at the Department of Biological and Medical Research Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (1997) showed that Black Seed enhanced the ratio between helper T-cells and suppresser T-cells by 55% with a 30% average enhancement of the natural killer (NK) cell activity.

Anti-Histamine Activity

Histamine is a substance released by bodily tissues, sometimes creating allergic reactions and is associated with conditions such as Bronchial Asthma.

In 1960, scientists Badr-El-Din and Mahfouz found that dimer dithymoquinone isolated from Black Seed's volatile oil, under the name of "Nigellone," and given by mouth to some patients suffering from Bronchial Asthma, suppressed the symptoms of the condition in the majority of patients.

Following the results of this early study, Crystalline Nigellone was administered to children and adults in the treatment of Bronchial Asthma with effective results and no sign of toxicity. It was observed, however, that although effective, Crystalline Nigellone displayed a delayed reaction.

In 1993, Nirmal Chakravarty, M.D., conducted a study to see if this delay could be attributed to the possibility of Crystalline Nigellone being an inhibitory agent on Histamine. His hypothesis proved correct. Dr. Chakravarty's study found that the actual mechanism behind the suppressive effect of Crystalline Nigellone on Histamine is that Crystalline Nigellone inhibits Protein Kinase C, a substance known to trigger the release of Histamine. In addition, his study showed that Crystalline Nigellone decreased the uptake of Calcium in mast cells, which also inhibits Histamine release.

The importance of these results are that people who suffer from Bronchial Asthma and other Allergic Diseases may benefit from taking Crystalline Nigellone.

Anti-tumor Principles

A study of Black Seed's potential anti-tumor principles by the Amala Research Center in Amala Nagar, Kerala (India) in 1991 lent further impetus to Dr. Chakravarty's suggestion for the possible use of Black Seed in the treatment of Cancer.

Using an active principle of fatty acids derived from Black Seed, studies with Swiss Albino Mice showed that this active principle could completely inhibit the development of a common type of cancer cells called Ehrlich ascites carcinoma (EAC). A second common type of cancer cells, Dalton's lymphoma ascites (DLA) cells were also used. Mice which had received the EAC cells and Black Seed remained normal without any tumor formation, illustrating that the active principle was 100% effective in preventing EAC tumor development.

Results in mice who received DLA cells and Black Seed showed that the active principle had inhibited tumor development by 50% less compared to mice not given the active principle.

The study concluded, "It is evident that the active principle isolated from Nigella Sativa Seeds is a potent anti-tumor agent, and the constituent long chain fatty acid may be the main active component."

Anti-Bacterial

In 1989, a report appeared in the Pakistan Journal of Pharmacy about Anti-Fungal Properties of the volatile oil of Black Seed. 1992 saw researchers at the Department of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, conducting a study in which the antibacterial activity of the volatile oil of Black Seed was compared with five antibiotics: Ampicillin, Tetracycline, Cotrimoxazole, Gentamicin, and Nalidixic Acid.

The Black Seed Oil proved to be more effective against many strains of bacteria, including those known to be highly resistant to drugs: V. Cholera, E. Coli (a common infectious agent found in undercooked meats), and all strains of Shigella spp., except Shigella Dysentriae. Most strains of Shigella have been shown to rapidly become resistant to commonly used antibiotics and chemotheraputic agents.

In light of the above research findings, it is of interest that homeopaths have long been known to make a tincture from the Black Seed for digestive and bowel complaints. Traditionally, the Black Seed is still used to help relieve vomiting and diarrhea, as well as flatulent colic, and to help counteract the griping action of purgatives (e.g. certain laxatives, fruits such as apricots when over consumed).

Anti-Inflammatory

As early as 1960, Professor El-Dakhakny reported that Black Seed Oil has an anti-inflammatory effect and that it could be useful for relieving the effects of Arthritis.

In 1995, a group of scientists at the Pharmacology Research Laboratories, Department of Pharmacy, Kings College, Lond, decided to test the effectiveness of the fixed Oil of Nigella Sativa and its derivative, thymoquinine, as an anti-inflammatory agent. Their study found that the oil inhibited eicosanoid generation and demonstrated anti-oxidant activity in cells.

The inhibition of Eicasanoid generation, however, was higher than could be expected from Thymoquinone alone. Their study suggested that other compounds within the oil might also be responsible for the enhanced anti-inflammatory reactions in cells.

The scientists speculated that the unusual C20:2 unsaturated fatty acids contained in Black Seed were possibly responsible for boosting the oil's effectiveness.

In 1997, studies conducted at the Microbiological Unit of the Research Center, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, found that externally in an ointment form, the anti-inflammatory activity of the Black Seed was found to be in the same range as that of other similar commercial products. The tests also demonstrated that the Black Seed is non-allergenic.

Promotes Lactation

A study by Agarwhal (1979) showed that Black Seed Oil increases the milk output of breastfeeding mothers. A literature search by the University of Potchefstroom (1989), including biological abstracts, revealed that Black Seed's capacity to increase the milk flow of nursing mothers could be attributed to a combination of lipid portion and hormonal structures found in the Black Seed.

Black Seed - Summary of Actions:

• Analgesic: Relieves or dampens sensation of pain.
• Anthelmintic: (Also know as vermicide or vermifuge) destroys and expels intestinal worms.
• Anti-bacterial: Destroys or inhibits the growth of destructive bacteria.
• Anti-Inflammatory: Reduces inflammation.
• Anti-Microbial: Destroys or inhibits the growth of destructive microorganisms.
• Antioxidant: Prevents or delays the damaging oxidisation of the body's cells - particularly useful against free radicals.
• Anti-Pyretic: (Also known as ferbrifuge) - exhibits a 'cooling action', useful in fever reduction.
• Anti-spasmodic: Prevents or eases muscle spasms and cramps.
• Anti-tumour: Counteracts or prevents the formation of malignant tumours*
• Carminative: Stimulates digestion and induces the expulsion of gas from the stomach and the intestines.
• Diaphoretic: Induces perspiration during fever to cool and stimulate the release of toxins.
• Diuretic: Stimulates urination to relieve bloating and rid the body of any excess water.
• Digestive: Stimulates bile and aids in the digestive process.
• Emmenagogue: Stimulates menstrual flow and activity.
• Galactogogue: Stimulates the action of milk in new mothers.
• Hypotensive: Reduces excess blood pressure.
• Immunomodulator: Suppresses or strengthens immune system activity as needed for optimum balance.
• Laxative: Causes looseness or relaxation of the bowels.

"Medicinal uses and health benefits of wild yam
Wild yam may provide benefits for treating menstrual cramps, hot flashes and headaches associated with menopause. Wild yam has estrogenlike and progestinlike properties and may be a precursor to another hormone, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). The rhizome contains saponins, which are used as a precursor for the manufacture of cortisone, estrogen, and progesterone-like compounds.  The outer bark of the wild yam root is high in saponins, including dioscin or diosgenin, as well as such alkaloids as dioscorin. Wild yam also contains estrogen-like compounds called phytoestrogens that aid with some manifestations of menopause, such as osteoporosis and high blood cholesterol. Wild yam may have antioxidant properties and to aid with inflammation and muscle spasms.  Traditionally, it has been used to treat inflammation, muscle spasms and a range of disorders including asthma. Wild yam is helpful to the liver and the endocrine system. It is also used in regulation of the female system, particularly during menopause and menstrual distress, as well as used in treating infertility. Wild yam is also indicated for digestive problems such as irritable bowel syndrome, bilious colic, digestive colic and cramping.  "

Thiocyanate: The Anti-Sickling Nutrient

Sickle cell disease is characterized by crescent-shaped or sickled red blood cells and chronic anemia resulting from the abnormally high destruction of red blood cells. Thiocyanate has been proven to greatly reduce the sickling of red blood cells and it might completely prevent sickling in many individuals. In the case of the total prevention of sickling, many people would call this a "cure" for sickle cell anemia.

Scurvy is a disease caused by insufficient vitamin C in the diet. Who worries about developing scurvy as long as they eat some fruits? Beriberi is a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin B1 (thiamin). Who worries about developing it in the U.S.A where foods are enriched with this nutrient? Pellagra is a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin B3 (niacin). Again, who is concerned about developing pellagra since almost all foods are at least enriched with the nutrient?

Why face the great discomfort that can be experienced during a sickle cell crisis, the health risks of blood transfusions, pain killers, and life-threatening side effects of the drug hydroxyurea frequently used in treatment? Long term use of hydroxyurea has been linked to the development of cancerous tumors and leukemia.

Foods Rich in Thiocyanate

Those who will not cease to believe that there is a cure for sickle cell anemia will persist in following a diet high in organic iron, cleansing natural chlorophyll, and the all natural anti-sickling nutrient, thiocyanate. Foods and herbs high in natural iron include: green leafy vegetables such as greens and green leaf lettuce (not ice berg), yellow vegetables such as squash, whole grain products made from grains such as spelt, barley, millet, sorghum, kamut, and oats, legumes, lentils, kidney beans, dandelion, burdock, yellow dock root, strawberry fruit, kelp, cayenne and dulse. Good sources of chlorophyll are any of the green leafy vegetables such as greens and other vegetables such as bell pepper. African yam and cassava are believed to be the richest sources of thiocyanate; but, what if those foods aren't readily available? Other sources of thiocyanate are: millet, buckwheat, lima beans, greens, cabbage, carrots, cashew nuts, cauliflower, strawberries, lentils, broccoli, chickpeas, plantain (a type of banana), and sorghum. It's still a good idea, however, to continue looking for sources of African yam and cassava.   

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CAN EATING PAPAYA SEEDS CURE SICKLE CELL ANEMIA AND KIDNEY DISEASE? (2217 hits)

Preventing Kidney Damage and Sickle Cell Anemia with Carica Papaya (Paw Paw) – By Chukwuma Muanya Unripe mature pawpaw seeds may provide a cheap and accessible treatment for kidney damage and sickle cell anaemia. CHUKWUMA MUANYA writes. MORE Nigerians are coming down with chronic kidney disease. The cost of managing the disease, with regular dialysis, and the search for kidney donors have rendered most affected families bankrupt. But Nigerian researchers claimed that seed extracts of unripe mature fruits of pawpaw (Carica papaya) can protect the kidneys from damage and could offer hope for the treatment of poison-related kidney (renal) diseases. The study titled “Nephroprotective activities of the aqueous seed extract of Carica papaya in carbon tetrachloride induced renal injured Wistar rats: A dose- and time-dependent study,” was published in Biology and Medicine. Nephro-protective means kidney-protecting. Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) is an environmental toxicant. CCl4 initiates lipid peroxidation, disrupts membrane integrity and causes cell death. It is implicated in kidney damage. Lipid peroxidation is a well-defined mechanism of cellular damage in both animals and plants that occurs in vivo during ageing and in certain disease states. The researchers from the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Lagos State University College of Medicine, Ikeja; and Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo College of Health Sciences, Ikenne, Ogun State stated: “In conclusion, it is proposed that the nephroprotective activities of the aqueous seed extract of the unripe, mature fruits of Carica papaya Linn in carbon tetrachloride-induced nephrotoxicity may involve its antioxidant and/or oxidative free radical scavenging activities. “Also, the results of this study have confirmed the rationale for the folkloric use of the aqueous seed extract of Carica papaya Linn in the treatment of poison-related renal disorders.” Antioxidants are substances that may protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. Free radical damage may lead to cancer and kidney damage. Antioxidants interact with and stabilise free radicals and may prevent some of the damage free radicals might otherwise cause. Carica papaya, which belongs to the Caricaceae family is a perennial, herbaceous plant, with copious milky latex reaching to 6 – 10 meters tall. Its erect stem is about 30 cm thick and roughened with leaf scars. The unripe fruit is reportedly used traditionally among the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria for the treatment of various human and veterinary diseases including malaria, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolaemia (high cholesterol), jaundice, intestinal helminthiasis and for the management of sickle cell anaemia. Also, among the Yoruba herbalists, hot infusion of the seeds of the unripe, mature fruits of Carica papaya is employed in the local treatment of poison related renal and hepatic disorders. Based on the traditional use of Carica papaya seed in the treatment of poison related renal disease, the present study was designed to investigate the effect of graded oral doses (100 – 400 mg/kg/day) and the time-course effect of the aqueous seed extract of mature unripe Carica papaya (CPE) in CCl4 treated rats as a way of validating this folkloric use. The choice of the extract dose range employed in this was based on the result obtained from the orientation study earlier conducted. It has been shown that various environmental toxicants and clinically useful drugs, like acetaminophen and gentamicin, can cause severe organ toxicities through the metabolic activation to highly reactive free radicals including the superoxides and oxygen reactive species. Evidence suggests that various enzymatic and non-enzymatic systems have been developed by the cell to cope with the oxidative stress that is associated with reactive oxygen species (ROS) and other free radicals generated. Literature shows that oxidative stress has been implicated in the aetiopathogenesis (the cause and development of a disease or abnormal condition) of CCl4 organ injury and carcinogenesis (cancer-causing). However, when the oxidative stress is overwhelming, the various inherent defence mechanisms such as the antioxidant defence mechanisms, intracellular concentration of glutathione, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activities become significantly impaired and insufficient. As a measure of renal function status, serum urea and creatinine are often regarded as reliable markers. Thus, elevations in the serum concentrations of these markers are indicative of renal injury. In the present study, the dose- and time-dependent nephroprotective effect of the aqueous extract of the unripe seeds of Carica papaya were evaluated in CCl4 induced acute nephrotoxic rats by assessing the effect of the extract pre-treatments on the serum uric acid, urea and creatinine in the CCl4 injected renal injured rats. In addition, the associated histological lesions were studied. Simultaneous increase in the levels of blood urea, uric acid and creatinine has been observed during a variety of renal disorders. In the present study, it was observed that treatment with CCl4 induced a significant elevation in the levels of serum uric acid, urea and creatinine within 72 hours of exposure to it. These biochemical alterations were corroborated by the histological findings of glomerular and tubulo-interstitial necrosis in the untreated model control group. However, daily pre-treatment with CPE for seven days conferred nephroprotection on the CCl4 renal injured rats in a dose-dependent fashion and 400 mg/kg dose offered maximum protection within three hours of exposure to it. Again, the histological findings of almost normal renal histological architecture corroborate the protection conferred by the extract within the stipulated time interval, especially at the maximum oral dose of 400 mg/kg/day of the extract. Although, the possible mechanism(s) of its protection against CCl4 induced nephrotoxicity was not studied in the current study, it is possible that the protective effect of the extract is mediated through antioxidant and/or free radical scavenging activities. Literature has shown medicinal plants with nephroprotective properties to mediate their protection via antioxidant and/or free radical scavenging activities due to the high concentration of flavonoids and alkaloids they contain. Equally, saponins have been reported to protect liver and kidneys against carbon tetrachloride intoxication. In addition, CPE has been reported to contain flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins and other active phytocomponents. Summing these facts, it is plausible for the alkaloid, flavonoid and saponin components of CPE to be responsible for the observed biological effects. These could constitute areas of future research. Again, the nephroprotection offered by the extract could be due to the presence of any of the phyto-principles contained in it. Nigerian researchers have also shown the antisickling properties of crude juice extracts of the edible portions of three commonly consumed tropical fruits namely Persia Americana (avocado pear), Citrus sinensis (orange) and Carica papaya. The study was published in African Journal of Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicines. The results showed that Ciklavit® produced a sustained reduction in the number of sickle cells in both HbAS and HbSS blood samples. Also, the alkaline and alcoholic extracts of P. americana and C. papaya produced significant reduction in the number of sickle cells. Posted By: Siebra Muhammad Thursday, December 1st 2011 at 12:45PM Report obscenity | post comment More Sharing ServicesShare|Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on emailShare on favoritesShare on print

Natural Cures for Sickle Cell Anemia

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Henna

Henna is a member of the Lythraceae family that is a native plant of Persia. The herb is used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and the leaves of the herb contain its medicinal component. The "Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India" says the leaves can be used to treat jaundice, which is a symptom of sickle cell anemia, and blood disorders. Specifically, henna may decrease the levels of sickle-shaped cells in sufferers of the disease, according to "Indian Medicinal Plants."

Garlic

Garlic is a well-known culinary spice and medicinal herb used for more than 5,000 years. This medicinal herb has been an significant part of traditional Chinese medicine. According to the PeaceHealth website, garlic is a treatment for sickle cell anemia. Whole cloves of garlic can be taken as a supplement. The recommended dose is 600 to 900mg per day, taken in divided doses, which is the equivalent of approximately two cloves of garlic.

Spirulina

Spirulina is one of several blue-green algae types. It contains a high concentration of a number of vitamins and minerals, including iron, an essential component of hemoglobin. Because of its high iron content, alternative medicine practitioners consider it an effective treatment for anemia, although health professionals have not approved its use for sickle cell anemia. Two species of spirulina, Spirulina maxima and Spirulina platensis, are available as a powder, in flakes and in 500 mg pills. The University of Maryland Medical Center advises that a daily dose of 1 tsp. spirulina powder or flakes or four to six spirulina tablets may help decrease the symptoms of anemia. However, spirulina should be avoided by people suffering from autoimmune diseases like lupus or multiple sclerosis and by people with phenylketonuria. Spirulina use may interfere with the function of certain medications, including prednisone, cyclosporine, methotrexate and azathioprine.

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Stinging Nettle

Stinging nettle, also known by its scientific name Urtica dioica, has traditionally been used to treat muscle and joint pain, including the pain associated with sickle cell anemia crises episodes when misshapen red blood cells block blood flow in the joints, abdomen or chest. Stinging nettle is commonly administered as a sickle cell anemia treatment in the form of a tea prepared by steeping 3 to 4 tsp. of the dried root or leaves in boiling water, in an alcohol-based tincture, or in a dried or fluid extract. Do not use stinging nettle if you are pregnant or if you are taking any of the following medications: diuretics; diabetes medications; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; blood thinners like aspirin or warfarin; and blood pressure-controlling drugs like elaropril, verapamil and propranolol.

Alfalfa, Dandelion, Burdock and Yellowdock Roots

According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, the roots of the four plants alfalfa, burdock, dandelion and yellowdock have traditionally been used both separately and together in a tea that may help increase hemoglobin levels and lessen anemia symptoms. A typical dosage consists of 1 tbsp. of any combination of the herbs' roots for every cup of water boiled for approximately 20 minutes, then strained and consumed. Use of these plants may cause side effects like rashes, digestive system irritation and heartburn.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/475521-herbal-medicine-to-treat-sickle-cell-anemia/#ixzz2VRg6KgxK

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