Karunjeeragam (Black Caraway)
Botanical Name: Carum Bullbochas Ranum Koch
English Name: Black Caraway
Tamil Name: கருஞ்சீரகம் / Karunjeeragam
Hindi Name: कलौंजी, कलोंजी / Kalaunji, Kalonji
Malayalam Name: പെരിഞ്ജീരകം / Karinjirakam
Telugu Name: నల్ల జీలకర్ర / Seemsopu Ginjalu
About Karunjeeragam (Black Caraway)
Black caraway, also known as nigella or kalonji, often called black cumin, is an annual flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae, native to South and Southwest Asia. Nigella sativa grows to 20–30 cm tall, with finely divided, linear leaves. The flowers are delicate and usually colored pale blue and white, with five to ten petals. The black caraway fruit is a large and inflated capsule composed of three to seven united follicles, each containing numerous seeds used as a spice, sometimes as a replacement for black cumin.
Internal Benefits of Karunjeeragam (Black Caraway)
- Weight Loss: Helps shed extra calories and can be considered a part of a weight loss diet plan.
- Type 2 Diabetes: Two grams daily can reduce fasting blood sugar levels, decrease insulin resistance, and increase beta-cell function in the pancreas.
- Epilepsy: Effective in reducing the frequency of seizures in children resistant to conventional treatment.
- Heart Protection: Possesses heart-protective qualities, reducing damage associated with heart attacks and boosting overall heart health.
- Sinus Problems: Provides relief from the frequent occurrence of sinusitis.
- Joint Pain: Useful in relieving joint pains, knee pains, and arthritis.
- Neck Pain: Helps solve neck pain and cervical-related pains.
- Sexual Health: Effective in treating sexual weakness.
- Gynecological Issues: Helpful in treating menstrual issues, leucorrhoea, white discharge, back pain, stomach pain, etc.
External Benefits of Karunjeeragam (Black Caraway)
- Hair Loss Prevention: Effective in treating and preventing hair problems.
- Skin Care: Used in home remedies to improve complexion and glow the skin, treating pimples, acne, and wrinkles.
How to Consume Karunjeeragam (Black Caraway) Internally
- Morning and Evening: Mix 5 grams of powder in 100 ml water, boil for a few minutes. Once warm, filter and drink before food. Repeat the same for evening dosage after dinner.
- Weight Loss: Mix ½ tsp of black caraway extract, 2 tsp honey, and lukewarm water. Take twice a day, in the morning and before bed.
- Sinus Problems: Mix 1 tsp honey and ½ tsp black caraway, taken twice a day, in the morning and evening.
How to Apply Karunjeeragam (Black Caraway) Externally
- Hair Loss Prevention: Make a paste of black caraway oil (20 grams), Mehandi powder (20 grams), and vinegar (60 grams). Rub on the scalp, leave for one hour, then wash with fresh water. Use once a week.
- Hair Fall Prevention: Rub lime juice on the scalp, leave for 20 minutes, wash with herbal shampoo, and use caraway oil after drying the head. Continue for one week.
- Skincare: Mix 50 ml caraway seeds oil and 50 ml olive oil. Take ½ tsp of this mix in the morning before breakfast. For pimples, acne, and wrinkles, apply the oil to the affected area before bed and wash in the morning. Continue for 30 days.
- Dental Health: To treat premature teeth falling and weakness, take ½ tsp caraway oil with curd twice a day.
Procurement & Agriculture Method
90% of our herbs are wild crops and 100% organic by nature. The remaining 10% are organically grown, dried, and pulverized without any chemicals or preservatives.
Disclaimer
The consumption details and benefits listed on our website are derived from ancient Tamil books and Siddha records, further refined by our team of Siddha doctors. However, we advise you to consult your doctor before use.
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