What are the active medicinal properties of black cumin seed?

Oil from the pressed inner seed contains olein, glyceride of linoleic acid, and a transparent, crystalline chemical compound, amygdalin, or laetrile. This compound is also known as vitamin B17.

Iron, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin C, phosphates, flavonoids, saponins, trigonelline, and other alkaloids. The seed is also high in fiber and protein.

Contains large amounts of mucilage. Mucilage is a thick, slimy substance produced by plants. It has a soothing effect on mucous membranes.

Actaeine, cimicifugin, estrogenic substances, isoferulic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, pantothenic acid, phosphorus, racemosin, tannins, triterpenes and vitamin A.

Improves circulation, the immune system, sugar metabolism, protects the stomach lining, antibacterial, antifungal properties, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antihistamine.