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Why Black Seed Is So Revered with Abrar Al-Shaer
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- Herbs with Rosalee
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- Feb 4, 2026
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Summary
Is there anything black seed can’t do? In this episode, herbalist and nutritionist Abrar Al-Shaer takes a deep dive into the many gifts of black seed ( Nigella sativa ), a revered herb that has been used medicinally for thousands of years. Abrar has been studying this plant since she was a child, and has so much to share about it—from the home remedies her mother gave her as a child, to ancient teachings from Islamic medicine, and even modern-day medical research on this celebrated plant. Abrar also shares her recipe for Black Seed Herbal Energy Bites—combined with warming spices and fragrant rose water, this is a deliciously nourishing way to get black seed into your diet! You can download your beautifully illustrated recipe card here . As Abrar notes, it is traditionally thought that black seed can help with almost any ailment—and if it can’t, it’s just because we haven’t figured out how to properly prepare it yet! Here are just a few ways that black seed can be worked with to benefit your health: ► Supports lung health, providing relief for coughs, bronchitis, and asthma ► Promotes cardiovascular health, including healthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels ► Topically, black seed oil helps to nourish and protect the skin To learn even more of black seed’s benefits, be sure to check out the entire episode! By the end of this episode, you’ll know: ► Why black seed has been revered for centuries in traditional Islamic medicine ► The many ways black seed can be prepared: mixed into honey, added to water or food, pressed into oil—or even applied by the drop into the nostrils! ► What modern research says about black seed’s role in cardiovascular and metabolic health ► How black seed can support both acute concerns, such as chest congestion or tooth pain, as well as lon…