The Science Behind Black Onion Seeds: Enhancing Wellness Naturally

Botanical Name   : Nigella sativa

English Name: Fennel Seeds / Onion Seeds

Tamil Name     : வெங்காய விதை / Vengaya Vidhai

Hindi Name: Kalonji Seeds

About Vengaya Vidhai (Black Onion Seeds):-

Onion seeds, called “black seeds,” are derived from the plant “Nigella Sativa,” found primarily in the Mediterranean, African, and Asian countries. Nigella sativa grows 20–30 cm tall with finely divided, linear (but not thread-like) leaves. Though primarily used in cooking, onion seeds are considered to be very useful in curing several ailments, mainly due to the component Nigellone, which gives it curative properties and several other minerals and vitamins.

Benefits of Vengaya Vidhai (Black Onion Seeds):-

• Antifungal (kills or prevents the spread of fungal infections)
• Anticholinergic (blocks the neurotransmitter acetylcholine to allow proper function of the smooth muscles in the body)
• Anti-ulcer (treats ulcers in the stomach or upper intestine)
• Anti-inflammatory (prevents or reduces inflammation)
• Antibacterial (kills bacteria or prevents them from multiplying)
• Analgesic (painkilling)
• Renoprotective (kidney protecting)
• Interferon Inducer (regulate immune response and kill viruses)
• Insulin Sensitizing (increases the body’s ability to react to insulin)
• Hepatoprotective (protects the liver)
• Gluconeogenesis Inhibitor (anti-diabetic)
• Bronchodilator (used to treat asthma)
• Antihistamine (controls allergic reactions)
• Antiviral (kills viruses)
• Antispasmodic (prevents and eases spasms)
• Antioxidant (combats free radicals that damage or kill cells)
• Antihypertensive (lowers high blood pressure