The third wave of COVID-19 is taking a significant toll on middle-aged and young people, and more infections and deaths are being reported more than ever before. Along with the rapid spread of the virus, different variants are being observed to cause adverse effects to the human respiratory system.
In these challenging times, one’s immune system needs to be boosted to face and fight this deadly disease. Complementing the vaccination drive launched to put an end to COVID-19, the consumption of Ayurvedic herbal medicines has also become common among the public to boost immunity. Against such a backdrop, when the world’s attention is drawn to Ayurveda as an immunity booster, black seed oil has the potential to play a major role in increasing the strength of the immune system. This is cemented by many scientific research studies carried out recently that have proven the immune-boosting abilities of black seed oil.
With a history of over 3,000 years, black seed is presently used in Ayurveda and Unani treatments to increase immunity. Due to its unique medicinal properties, black seed is also used as a treatment for many other ailments, including managing and treating respiratory tract diseases such as asthma, cough, cold and phlegm-related illnesses.
It has also been ascertained in experiments conducted by reputed universities worldwide that thymoquinone – the main active ingredient found in black seed oil – has the power to increase the body’s immunity to a great extent. This compound increases the number of white cells in our blood, and fights bacteria and viruses that enter the human body. Thus black seed oil has a greater ability to protect you from deadly viruses and ensure overall good health.
It is strongly advised to take half a teaspoon or one teaspoon of black seed oil mixed with bee’s honey, daily after breakfast, to fight this deadly virus and lead a healthy life.
