Macro Greens^™

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: About 1 Tbsp (9.4g) Servings Per Container: About 30
Amount Per Serving: 1 Tbsp.
Calories 50 %
Daily Value
Total Fat 1g 2.5%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 51 mg 1.88%
Potassium 28mg 0.75%
Total Carbohydrate 6 g 2.5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7.52%
Sugars 1g *
Protein 3 g 5%
Vitamin C 400mg 667%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 1.5mg 8.4%
NUTRIENT RICH SUPER FOODS
Certified Organic Barley Grass Juice Powder 1200 mg *
Certified Organic Spirulina Powder 600mg *
Chlorella-Cracked Cell 200mg *
Spinach Powder with Octacosanol, Triaconsanol, Hexacosanol,Tetracosanol
Propriatory Blend 85mg *
NON-DAIRY PROBIOTIC CULTURES MIN. ORGANISMS (AT MFG) 8.5 Billion Units
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus *
Lactobacillus Acidophilus and Bulgaricus *
Bifidobacterium Longum and Breve *
ANTIOXIDANTS
Vitamin E (Natural d-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) 100 IU 334%
Grape Seed (95% Proanthocyanidins) 30mg
Gingko Biloba (24% Gingko Flavoglycosides 6% Terpene Lactones) 10mg *
ANTIOXIDANT Proprietary Blend 1280 mg
Acerola berry juice powder (natural source of vitamin C) *
Bioflavinoids (Citrus) *
Silymarin (Milk Thistle 80% Extract) *
Green Tea (60% Polyphenols, 40% Catechins) *
Rutin *
ADAPTOGENIC AND METABOLIC HERBS Proprietary Blend 1690mg
Red Raspberry Powder *
Parsley Juice Powder *
Ginger Powder (Freeze Dried) *
Horsetail Stem Powder *
Royal Jelly (5% 10-HDA) *
Licorice Root Powder *
Eleuthero Root Extract *
Suma (Pfaffia Paniculata) *
Astragulus Membranicus *
Damiana *
Echinacea Augustifolia (Extract 5% Echinacoside) 35mg *
NATURAL FIBERS Proprietary Blend 1933 mg
Lecithin Powder 99% Oil Free (Non-GMO) *
Apple Pectin *
Apple Fiber *
Certified Organic Flax Seed Meal *
HARMONIZING AND SUPPORT HERBS Proprietary Blend 1170 mg
Yucca Juice Powder *
Watercress Juice Powder *
Carrot Juice Powder *
Certified Organic Beet Juice Powder *
Nova Scotia Dulse *
Cactus Powder *
Aloe Vera (Freeze Dried) 450mg *
NATURAL PLANT ENZYMES 200mg *
Protease, Lipase, Amylase and Cellulase
Other ingredients: Stevia
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

*Daily Value not established.
No Fillers or Animal Testing.
No Sugar Added and Low-Glycemic. No Artificial Colors, Preservatives or Ingredients. Taste may change depending on harvesting season.
†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Macro GreensTM (formerly Miracle Greens) does not contain any common allergens or other harsh ingredients. Our formula does not include wheat grass, alfalfa, oat, kamut, rye, no soil based organisms, kelp, bee pollen, garlic, onion, MSG, GMO's, yeast, egg, artificial coloring, alcohol, preservatives, flavoring, salt, starch, maltodextrin, wheat , gluten, corn, stabilizers, pesticides, herbicides or any dairy animal products.

WHAT MAKES MACRO GREENSTM DIFFERENT?

It's the POWER FROM POWDER—Certified Organic Barley Grass Juice Powder:

The most alkaline pH factor available in food. Contains large amounts of natural chlorophyll and the enzyme Super Oxide Dismulase (SOD). Barley grass provides one of the widest spectrums of naturally occurring nutrients available in a single source. Superior to wheat or alfalfa. "Barley is the perfect source for alkalizing the body."

Spirulina - Premium Quality:

Abundant amino acid content delivers sustained energy, and a potent source of Beta Carotene. Richest of all the blue green algae, easily digested biologically complete protein. World's richest natural source of vegetarian B-12 and highly absorbable organic iron.

Grape seed Extract:

Rich in Bioflavanoids and Proanthocyanidins. These free radical fighters help to protect and strengthen connective tissue, and improve elasticity of the skin by stabilizing collagen and elastin. Grape Seed Extract is shown to be 20 times more potent than vitamin C or Vitamin E.

Aloe Vera:

Contains over 75 nutrients and 200 active compounds, including 20 minerals, 18 amino acids and 12 vitamins. Addresses gastrointestinal issues: assists digestion, bowel and colon health and also addresses concerns with stomach acids.

Chlorella -Cracked Cell:

Provides the highest natural source of chlorophyll. The synergistic effect of the many nutrients contained in chlorella help to balance and stabilize the body's processes at the cellular level.

Ultra Lecithin (Non-GMO):

Essential to the function of every cell and vital to hair and skin health, Ultra Lecithin helps with the absorption of fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K and is the best source of the brain nutrient Choline. 99%oil free and contains 97% phosphatides.

Non-dairy Probiotic Culture

Macro GreensTM contains 8.5 billion healthy non-dairy acidophilus cultures per serving to help digest food and aid the absorption of vitamins and minerals. These non-centrifuged cultures are necessary for intestinal hygiene and aid immune system health. Studies show a reduction of cholesterol levels and improved immune function after supplementation with probiotic cultures.

Certified organic Flax Seed:

Flax seed is by far the richest plant source of omega-3, 6 and 9's found anywhere. Omega-3 and 6 are essential fatty acids, not made by your body. A great source of natural energy and dietary fiber.

Ginkgo Biloba 24% Extract:

A powerful antioxidant that improves delivery of oxygen to the brain, Ginkgo Biloba benefits short-term memory, cardiovascular hand respiratory health.

Fiber & Colon Cleaners:

High pectin apple fiber helps maintain intestinal balance, cleaning the intestinal tract with 17% soluble and insoluble fibers. Pectin and natural chlorophyll both help to cleanse, detoxify, and maintain optimal intestinal and colon health.

Natural plant enzymes:

Enzymes are specialized protein molecules facilitating most of the body's metabolic processes. Also they help deliver the specific nutrients for muscle and tissue repair, as well as supports vibrant immune function. A broad spectrum of plant enzymes to aid digestion and to promote delivery of nutrients to your bloodstream and cells.

Liver, Kidney, and digestive support:

Milk thistle (Silymarin) and Parsley juice powder

Healthy Herbs:

Ginger, red raspberry, parsley and horsetail have been added in addition to normal adaptogens to balance hormones and improve digestion.

Other Essential Ingredients:

Yucca, watercress and carrot juice powder all help joint conditions and relax the nervous system. Enzymes are added to eliminate gaseous reactions and prevent allergic reactions. Stevia is used to enhance flavor.

What's in Miracle RedsTM "SUPER FRUIT" blend?

A blend of blueberries, boysenberries, elderberries, blackberries, red raspberries combines to form a nutritional powerhouse. Packed with antioxidants proven to help protect against chronic disease and inhibit tumor development, these important disease-fighting compounds mop-up unstable free radicals that damage cells.

POMEGRANATES, PERSIMMONS, AND CARROTS

Evidence suggests pomegranate improves cardiovascular function, brain tissue, bone mass and prostate health, and has anti-aging and immune system benefits. All are high in polyphenols, carotenes, and phytonutrient antioxidants—compounds sorely missing in our diets.

GRAPE SEED EXTRACT

50 times more potent than Vitamin E, and 20 times that of Vitamin C. Strengthens connective tissue, and improves elasticity of the skin by stabilizing collagen and elastin.

GOJI BERRIES

Himalayan Mountain Goji Berries contain amino acids and more (non-heme/bio-available vegetarian) iron than spinach.

PLANT STEROLS

High cholesterol is a major risk factor for Coronary Heart Disease. Studies have proven that consuming Plant Sterols provides revolutionary heart protection and significant cholesterol-lowering benefits.

MANGOSTEEN FRUIT

Provides Xanthones, which are some of the most powerful antioxidants found in nature. The synergistic effect has a remarkable effect on supporting the heart and cardiovascular system. These important compounds contain antibacterial, antiseptic and fungicidal properties and aid in reducing inflammation, pain and fever.

OAT BETA-GLUCAN

Is a biologically active soluble fiber that helps lower blood cholesterol and balances glucose and insulin levels.

TURMERIC

Acts as an anti-inflammatory antioxidant with valuable compounds that help ease inflammation, pain, and improve circulation.

ACAI 5 TO 1 EXTRACT

Acai is a rare fruit found deep in the Amazon Rainforest. A concentrated source of anthocyanins (red-blue phenol properties) and 30 times more effective than that of red wine. Naturally high ORAC (Oxygen, free Radical, Absorbance, Capacity) value.

PAPAYA

Is a rich source of antioxidant nutrients such as carotenes, vitamin C, B vitamins, folate, and pantothenic acid (B-3 B-6). Papayas contain the enzyme, papain, which, aids with digestion.

NON-DAIRY PROBIOTIC CULTURE

Contains 8.5 billion non-dairy "friendly bacteria" per serving, which helps with the digestion of foods and also with the absorption of vitamins and minerals. Studies show a reduction of cholesterol levels, and an improved immune function, after supplementation.

Supplement Facts:

Serving Size: About 1 Tbsp (9.5g) Servings Per Container: About 30
Amount Per Serving: 1 Tbsp/Scoop
Calories 35%
Daily Value
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 40 mg 2%
Potassium 28mg 0.75%
Total Carbohydrate 5 g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7.52%
Sugars 1g *
Protein 1 g *
Vitamin C Complex 325 mg 542%
Calcium Gluconate 100mg 10%
Magnesium Oxide 100mg 10%
NUTRIENT-RICH SUPER FOODS PROPRIETARY BLEND 2,800mg
Blueberry Juice Powder Organic
Boysenberry Juice Powder Organic
Cherry Juice Powder Organic
Elderberry Juice Powder Organic
Blackberry Juice Powder Organic
Papaya Juice Powder Organic
Carrot Juice Powder Organic
NON-DAIRY PROBIOTIC CULTURES MIN. ORGANISMS (AT MFG) 8.5 Billion Units
FOS
Lactobacillus Acidophilus
Bifidobacterium Longum
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus
ANTIOXIDANT PROPRIETARY BLEND 1,340mg
Goji
Plant Sterols
Mangosteen
ACAi 5 to 1
Pomegranate Juice Powder Organic
Ginko Biloba (24% Ginko Flavoglycosides 6% Terpene Lactones)
Grape Seed (95% Proanthocyanidins)
Green Tea (60% Polyphenols, 40% Catechins)
Rutin
Silymarin (Milk Thistle 80% Ext)
Acerola
Bioflavonoids (Citrus)
ADAPTOGENIC AND METABOLIC HERBS PROPRIETARY BLEND 1,200mg
Red Raspberry Juice Powder Organic
Persimmion Juice Powder Organic
Ginger Powder (Freeze-Dried)
Apricot Juice Powder Organic
Turmeric
Fig Juice Powder Organic
NATURAL FIBERS PROPRIETARY BLEND 1,780mg
Lecithin Powder 99% Oil Free (Non-GMO)
Apple Pectin
Apple Fiber
Oat Beta-Glucan
HARMONIZING AND SUPPORT HERBS PRORIETARY BLEND1,090mg
Yucca Juice Powder
Cranberry Juice Powder Organic
Celery Juice Powder Organic
Beet Juice Powder Organic
Nova Scotia Dulse
Cactus Powder
Aloe Vera (Freeze-Dried)
NATURAL PLANT ENZYMESPROPRIETARY BLEND 100mg
Protease, Lipase, Amylase and Cellulase
Other ingredients: Stevia and other natural flavors
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

*Daily Value not established.
No Fillers or Animal Testing.
No Sugar Added and Low-Glycemic. No Artificial Colors, Preservatives or Ingredients. Taste may change depending on harvesting season.
†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

One bar has 200 calories, calories from fat 100 (keep in mind that fat neutralizes acids), no cholesterol, 23 g carbs, 6 g dietary fiber, 14 g natural sugars, 3 g protein, plus vitamins A and C, calcium and iron. The Macro Bars contain “Macro Greens” powder and the Miracle Reds Bar contains “Miracle Reds” powder. Plus 8.5 billion IU non-dairy probiotic cultures, antioxidants, adaptogenic and metabolic blend foods, natural fibers, harmonizing and support herbs and natural plant enzymes—all in one bar. Perfect for a snack or lunch box or breakfast on the run. Sweetened with organic date paste, organic apples and low glycemic organic agave and the sweet herb stevia.

Since the beginning of time sages and physicians have known of the miraculous healing properties found in certain cereal grasses and grains. They had an intrinsic wisdom about their ability to nourish the body due to the fact that they contain almost every vitamin, mineral, enzyme and phytonutrient required for sustaining life. The two most legendary grains with tremendous biblical support to back up their healing ability are wheat and barley. Millions of people throughout history have experienced the blessings of great health by consuming these grains on a regular basis.

Today, more and more people realize that they must do something to either maintain good health or restore lost health. Many of the latest health reports say that we must eat more fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and good fats. However, our lifestyles have become so hectic that it's very difficult to take the time out of our schedules to eat right. We're all on the run with our daily routine with little to no time left over to prepare good meals. Many live away from big cities where it's not convenient to eat at good restaurants or get to a health food store and buy organic products. In light of this, we resort to eating foods that we know we shouldn't and our bodies are literally starving for better nutrition.

If you're looking to change the nutritional deficiencies you're suffering from, perhaps it's time you considered adding wheat grass and barley grass to your daily diet, as well as more whole grain wheat and barley products. The ancients knew that every aspect of these two grains offer tremendous health benefits. Some of the most powerful, however, come in their early stage of growth where they are in the form of blades of grass. Wheat grass and barley grass can fuel the body with the some of the highest amounts of chlorophyll found anywhere in nature. The beauty about wheat grass and barley grass is that it takes very little time out of your day to incorporate them into your diet. All you need to do is mix a few teaspoons into a drink and you'll provide your body with tremendous nutrition. The truth is these two grasses alone could serve as our sole nutritional support from birth to death if that were all we had to live on. Let's take a closer look at these two important grains and their importance in maintaining optimum health.

Kamut

Kamut is a nutritional grain that has more protein and minerals than common wheat or other cereal grass. Green Kamut is an Organic Food. It is a vital source of Phytochemical Elements. It is Designed by Nature as a Catalyst to Balance the Human Body.

• It assists the body's essential life - regulating pH balance.
• It stimulates the body's natural cleansing and detoxifying.
• It contributes to cell and tissue growth.

Kamut is generally regarded as a grain that is the purest, and therefore, least allergy-inducing wheat on the market. Kamut is a strain of wheat that was brought to the United States as a non-hybrid seed. It has remained non-hybrid, which is the reason for its exceptionally high nutritional value.

Wheat

Of all the foods mentioned in the Bible, assuredly none holds a higher position of importance than wheat. Both the Bible and archaeology show that wheat was one of the main staple foods of ancient times and some form of it was probably eaten at every meal. In fact, historians claim that wheat was the earliest crop ever harvested by the human race with evidence of wheat farming along the Nile River dating back as far as 4,000 B.C. The biblical feast day of Pentecost, also known as the Festival of Weeks, or Shavuot, was held in celebration of the spring wheat harvest.

Nutritionally, wheat does seem to contain it all. It is an excellent source of protein, fat, and carbohydrates as well as vitamins, minerals and enzymes. Wheat truly is a special gift and should be considered for good health.

"15 LBS. of wheat grass is equal in overall nutritional value to 350 LBS. of ordinary vegetables. We have not even scratched the surface of what grass can mean to man in the future." (1)
- Charles F. Schnabel

"The grain of grass contains all the elements of which the body is composed including revitalizing and rebuilding materials, force producers for energy and also the eliminators of waste acids. Grass and sprouts are perfect foods." (1)
- Dr. Ann Wigmore

Barley

Barley, like wheat, is a highly nutritious grain and is mentioned close to 40 times in the Bible. In ancient Israel, its growing season and harvest actually came before wheat and it was the first crop of the year.

Like wheat, barley is also an excellent source of protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. According to ancient Oriental wisdom, barley is good for the spleen and stomach, helps promote normal urinary flow, and like wheat, helps in the cooling process of the body.

Human Blood And Chlorophyll Are Almost Identical structurally. The reason why chlorophyll is so beneficial to our health is due to the fact that it is almost identical to human blood. There is only one difference between hemoglobin and chlorophyll. Hemoglobin is built around iron, and chlorophyll is built around magnesium. It's my belief that our blood and the blood of plants (chlorophyll) would be identical. It's the perfect symbiotic relationship between man and the plants. All life is dependent upon each other. Plants give us oxygen, we give them carbon dioxide and our sole source of nutrition comes from the chlorophyll found in all plant life.

"Chlorophyll, which is the green pigment found in the plant cells, is essential to the process of photosynthesis. Simply put, chlorophyll is the substance that fuels life on earth; without it, there would be no plants and thus, no oxygen. Chlorophyll's structure has been found to be almost identical to the structure of hemoglobin, a vital component within human blood. The most obvious difference between the two is that the structure of chlorophyll is based around magnesium, while hemoglobin is arranged around iron. Some scientists have hypothesized that the blood in animals is made in almost the same way as chlorophyll is made in plants. This could mean that when chlorophyll is introduced into the system, it could allow the blood to, among many other things, deliver more oxygen to the body and 'build' blood in those systems that are weakened by disease and toxins."(2)

Wheat, Barley, and Kamut Grasses- This is food for the brain. These are the Vitamin/Mineral herbs. They are mildly cleansing and the greatest sources of nutrition of any grasses. Grain grasses are more potent than the grains themselves, offering us a rich array of vitamins, minerals, and chlorophyll. Alfalfa is one of the most mineral-rich foods known. Alfalfa has roots that grow as much as 130 feet into the earth. It contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, plus ALL known vitamins. The minerals are in a balanced form which promotes absorption. These minerals are all ALKALINE, but have a neutralizing effect on the intestinal tract. Barley is high in calcium, iron, all the essential amino acids, chlorophyll, flavanoids, vitamin B-12, Vitamin C, and many minerals, plus enzymes. Kamut wheatgrass contains a variety of vitamins, minerals, and trace elements. According to Dr. Ann Wigmore, an educator and founder of the Hippocrates Health Institute in Boston, 1 pound of fresh wheat grass is equal in nutritional value to nearly 25 pounds of the choicest vegetables.

References:

* Steve Meyerowitz, Wheat Grass: Nature's Finest Medicine, Book Publishing Company, P.O. Box 99, Summertown, TN 38483, 1999.

* Laurie Belongie, Mom Was Right -Greens Are Highly Nutritious!, Health Supplement Retailer magazine, April 2000.

* Dr. Robert O Young, Ph.D., D.Sc., Sick & Tired: Reclaim Your Inner Terrain, Woodland Publishing, P.O. Box 160, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062, 2001.

* The Essene Gospel of Peace: Book Four, The Teachings of The Elect, International Biogenic Society, Box 205, Matsqui, B.C., Canada V0X 1S0, 1981

Disclaimer:

None of the information published on this web site is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, nor do we prescribe any of the materials, techniques, or concepts presented as a form of treatment for any illness or medical condition. Consult your physician before beginning or making changes in your diet, supplements or exercise program, or for diagnosis and treatment of illness and injuries, and for advice regarding medications.

It is vital that you build the skin from within . Nutrition is the key. Vitamins C, B3, B6 and the minerals zinc and magnesium play an enormous role in helping the Essential Fatty Acids or EFA's to produce prostaglandins. Vitamin A sourced from the safe form of Beta Carotene helps to thin the skin, very useful for those who suffer from excema. In combination with the full range of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants that the body requires, the body starts to work synergistically with the vitamins in repairing damaged tissues. For instance, Vitamin C helps to build Collagen in the skin, but it needs vitamin E to replenish it and vice versa!

Taking Oil of Ibrahim along with effective supplementation in conjunction with altered diet will bring satisfactory results.

Directions: Adults take 2 tablespoons (20 ml) daily every day continuously while symptoms persist and then 1 tablespoon ( 10 ml) daily for maintenance after symptoms subside. Most individuals notice improvement within 4 weeks while optimal results are better achieved after 3 to 6 months.

Children take 2-3 teaspoons daily. Refrigerate after opening. Oil of Ibrahim can be mixed with any juice or yogurt cold or at room temperature only.

Cradle Cap: Apply oil to scalp and use a clean soft toothbrush ad massage into scalp.

What is eczema?

Also called dermatitis, eczema is a noncontagious skin inflammation that produces itchy, red, rashlike areas. These occur on the face, scalp, wrists, and hands, as well as at the crease of the elbows, in back of the knees and sometimes elsewhere on the body. The word eczema means "boiled" in Greek, because in its early stages, the skin does indeed have a bubbly appearance. Eczema can spread or worsen if you scratch the affected areas. And persistent scratching or rubbing can bring on chronic eczema, with its distinctive dark, thickened, scaly red patches.

Most causes of eczema is unknown. Food allergies play a large part in most instances. Frequently eggs, wheat cereals, milk and certain fruits or berries. Lack of sunshine, fresh air, and constipation may be contributing factors.

There are different types of eczema, some classified by causes, others by specific symptoms. Atopic dermatitis is marked by a hypersensitivity, or allergy, to a food, inhalant, or other common substance that doesn't bother most people. It tends to be genetically linked, affecting individuals with a family history of hay fever, asthma, or eczema. Flaking and scaling on the face and scalp are typical of seborrheic dermatitis, while contact dermatitis produces an acute local rash after someone sensitive to it comes in contact with an irritant (say, the nickel in jewelry or the oil on a poison ivy leaf).

Many cases of eczema respond to soothing moisturizers and various nutrients, but sometimes secondary bacterial infections can invade the irritated skin, and these may have to be treated with prescription antibiotics. A separate type of eczema, stasis dermatitis, affects the lower legs and ankles and is associated with insufficient circulation of blood in those areas.

Symptoms of eczema?

Eczema may occur at any age but most frequently in infants. Most commonly on the face, but can appear on other parts of the body. It causes severe itching, burning, and stinging of the skin. Sometimes it begins with pimple like rash which develops into larger blisters filled with water. Usually the skin dries up and forms little scales that itch intensely. There are two kinds of eczema, dry and moist or weeping eczema. Both forms are usually worse during the winter months.

Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) 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 Cumin (Nigella sativa) 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 Linolenic acid). The EFAs, consisting of alpha-Linolenic acid (omega-3) and Linoleic acid (omega-6), are substances that cannot be manufactured in the body, and thus must be taken in as supplements or through high-EFA foods.

Fifteen amino acids make up the protein content of the Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) 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 Cumin (Nigella sativa) Seed contains carotene, which is converted by the liver into vitamin A.

The Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) 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 cofactors in various enzyme function

To learn more, read Primary Properties of Black Nigella Seed in our Resources Section.

One study conducted at the Munich Institute for Research on Newer Therapeutic Methods for the Black Nigella Seed 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.

Amongst the many amazing discoveries researchers have found 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. The saying goes that the beauty of black seed is its capacity to restore harmony.

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 brain function, nerve function, lowering blood pressure and activation of the immune system. Black seed contains 0.5-1% ethereal oil which has, in addition to antioxidant properties has antibacterial and antimycotic effects.

In addition, black seed oil can be helpful in the treatment of skin and intestinal fungus, acne, bronchitis, frequent colds, headaches caused by hormone conditions (in women), and for flatulence. Black Seed oil also has anti inflammatory properties that are probably due to the anti-oxidative action of its components thymoquinone and nigellone in ameliorating inflammatory diseases ( upper respiratory conditions, coughs, colds, bronchitis, fevers, flu). It is used by many to lower blood sugar level and to strengthen the immune system. Black Seed also contains carotene which is converted by the liver into vitamin A. Its most important function is in treating allergic illness such as hay fever, neurodermatitis and asthma.

To learn more, read Primary Properties of Black Nigella Seed in our Resources Section.