11 important facts about black cumin oil for dogs

In the past, we only knew black cumin on the pita bread at the kebab shop around the corner. An oriental spice that the Turks in particular sprinkle on pita, bread and savory pastries.

This spice was missing in German households. Until the good properties of black cumin came to light here too.

Just after the media reported in 2014 that a boy had accidentally discovered an effective natural remedy against ticks.

His dog had been given black cumin oil for a year because of an allergy. The following spring, the boy noticed that his four-legged friend was no longer being bitten by ticks and received an award for his project at the Youth researches.

One of our biggest nightmares when it comes to going out into the countryside is ticks. But as long as we take measures for ourselves and of course for our dear four-legged friends, the matter is half as bad.

Even better, if this measure is additionally a natural means - without harmful ingredients, which are abundantly available on the shelves.

In my search for a natural alternative remedy, I came across black cumin oil. It works like a miracle cure not only for us, but also for our furry friends - especially when it comes to protecting them against ticks and parasites.

That's not all! What else does black cumin oil do? You can learn more below in the article.

The True Black Cumin

It is actually called "true black cumin" (Nigella sativa) and has nothing to do with caraway or cumin. The original home of true black cumin is in West Asia. Especially in Iraq and Turkey. It can also be found in southern Europe, India, Pakistan and North Africa. Black cumin has been popular as a spice and remedy in the Orient for around 2,000 years.

• Essential oils Black cumin oil consists of about 1 % of essential Oilingmost of which is thymoquinone. This active ingredient helps the body to alleviate or completely inhibit allergy-related symptoms. It also plays a major role in lowering blood sugar levels.
• Terpene derivatives Only a few terpene derivatives are found in high-quality, cold-pressed black cumin seed oil. Terpene derivatives can be toxic in large quantities. When dosed appropriately, terpene derivatives cleanse the airways and relieve asthmatic spasms.
• Saponin melanthin Another important ingredient is saponin melanthin. It works best when the black cumin oil is inhaled: It cleanses the respiratory tract, facilitates the expectoration of secretions and allows inflammation to subside, as in the case of the flu or bronchitis.
• Unsaturated fatty acids It contains up to 60 % unsaturated fatty acids. Most of these are gamma-linolenic acid. These ingredients are essential for the stable functioning of the body and are absorbed through food.
• Protein and amino acids The protein and amino acids contained in black cumin oil are important for the synthesis of hormones and enzymes. In other words, for the entire metabolic process in the body. The oil contains amino acids such as arginine, asparagine, glycine, phenylalanine, serine, tyrosine and valine. These amino acids increase performance, improve muscle building, make us more resistant to stress and ensure cell protection and renewal. It is also a great helper of the immune system.

Other ingredients in black cumin seed oil are vitamins and minerals:

• **Provitamin A, biotin: **Good for skin, hair and cells
• **Vitamin B family (folic acid, B1 to B69): **Control nerve and brain functions, blood formation and cell metabolism
• **Vitamin C: **Has an antioxidant effect, helps in the absorption of vitamin E from the diet
• **Vitamin E: **Regulates blood clotting
• **Magnesium:**Stabilizes energy metabolism, nerve and muscle functions
• **Selenium: **Has a detoxifying effect

The oil is obtained by cold pressing the seeds. In this process, the seeds are placed under high pressure with the addition of natural carbon dioxide. So that the essential fatty acids preserved, a very gentle procedure is essential.

Black cumin oil helps to cure or alleviate the following diseases in humans, among others:

• Hay fever
• Allergies
• Neurodermatitis
• Psoriasis and athlete's foot
• Acne and pimples
• Skin and hair
• ADHD in children
• Hypertension
• Flatulence
• Urinary tract diseases
• Asthma
• Rheumatism
• Epilepsy
• Cancer
• Ticks

The multiple properties of black cumin oil benefit not only you, but also your faithful companion. That's why it wouldn't hurt you or him to have a can in stock in the cupboard.

This is because it is an uncomplicated natural remedy from Mother Nature's pharmacy. Both internal and external use of the oil helps to prevent, alleviate or even completely cure many ailments. Oriental medicine knew this even before us.

However, you should be aware that essential oils can be harmful if the dosage is too high, especially for the liver. Do not use the oil on liver problems or a pregnant dog until you have checked with a vet:

Over the years, our loved ones increasingly suffer from allergies. When taking the black cumin oil as a cure, the oil regulates the immune system.

It helps to slow down the release of histamine, which are responsible for the symptoms of allergies. Most often these are breathing difficulties, coughing or reactions on the skin.

The active ingredients in the oil have a neutralizing effect, relieve itching and other discomforts of your pet.

Epileptic seizures put a strain on both dog and owner. Who would want to be a desperate witness to such suffering? Antiepileptic drugs help to reduce the intensity and frequency of seizures.

A 2011 Indian study conducted on epileptic children showed that black seed oil reduced the frequency of seizures. Even where conventional medication did not have a tangible effect. The active ingredient in black seed oil that helped to reduce seizures is thymokinone.

The black cumin oil has anti-inflammatory effects in rheumatic-arthritic diseases and relieves pain.

Especially for older dogs that have problems with the musculoskeletal system, this oil is a real savior. It acts against the pain and relieves the intensity of inflammation. At the same time it strengthens the immune system.

One of the most important ingredients of black cumin oil are prostaglandins. They have an overall positive effect on the whole immune system of your dog.

A strong immune system generally means better well-being and fewer illnesses for your furry friend. It reduces the risk of allergies, soothes the respiratory tract, relieves pain and keeps ticks and other parasites away from your pet. It also helps to regulate the intestinal flora.

Dogs that regularly get a few drops of oil in their food or drinking water suffer less from flea or tick bites. If you put a few drops on your pet's brush and give it a good combing, it will have a wonderfully shiny coat.

You can also use the oil on eczema. A few dabs on the injured area will speed up the healing of the wound. It disinfects and cares for the skin at the same time.

In addition to the dreaded Lyme disease, ticks can also transmit diseases such as babesiosis and the dreaded canine malaria. This is mainly due to the alluvial forest tick, which continues to spread in Central Europe.

Ticks need three hosts in their life cycle. As a larva, it seeks out small animals, such as mice. Sucks its way through them and drops off. After that, it emerges from larva to nymph.

In the spring, it looks for another host. Sucks itself and falls off again. Only then it develops into a tick and looks for a larger host. These are then dog, cat, other large animals and humans.

All diseases that the tick has sucked in the preliminary stages can be transmitted to the further hosts in the final stage. The disease can be transmitted within a few hours to several days.

Therefore, it is important that ticks are detected and removed as soon as possible to reduce the risk of disease.

Black cumin oil has a high content of essential oils, most notably thymoquinone. This active ingredient contributes, among other essential oils, the most to keep ticks & Co. away from the body of your favorite.

A student from Regensburg discovered by chance that his dog had significantly fewer parasites since he was given small amounts of black cumin oil for an allergy.

With this knowledge and his project, he took part in "Jugend forscht" and was awarded a prize. The ticks showed a clear disgust when the blood or sweat was mixed with black cumin oil.

In the meantime, further studies have been carried out. These show that black cumin oil is also effective against fleas, moths and mosquitoes. If your pet has a very heavy tick infestation, it is advisable to discuss this with your vet!

In this case, you must not use black seed oil. The tick would vomit into the puncture site and much more bacteria would be transferred into your dog's bloodstream than normal.

You must remove the tick with tick tweezers. The quicker you remove the tick, the more difficult it is for the bacteria to transfer into the bloodstream. The transmission of pathogens from tick to dog takes place 12 to 36 hours after the tick bite, depending on the pathogen.

Here, of course, it must be mentioned that not every tick is a carrier of an infectious agent. However, you should be careful and check your dog after every walk.

Make sure that you pull the tick out completely. Therefore, proceed carefully and slowly. After you have removed the tick, you can disinfect the puncture site with a little alcohol or black cumin oil.

Again, as a reminder: If the puncture site is reddened, swollen or hot, you should immediately consult your veterinarian. This also applies if you could not pull out the tick completely!

1. for protection against ticks and other parasites and as a dietary supplement:

Mix a few drops of black seed oil into the food. You can also put the drops on a treat.

You should follow the following rule of thumb:

1 mg of black cumin oil per 10 kilograms of your dog's body weight.

• Small dogs get 1 to 2 drops in the food
• Medium dogs get 3-6 drops in the food
• Large dogs get 7-8 drops in the food

2. external use:

Put 4 - 5 drops on the back of the neck. Thus, your dog will not have the chance to lick off the oil.

This also helps to care for the skin and coat. The oil does not need to be spread all over the body.

**3. for occasional pampering:**You can put a few drops on the brush and brush your pet with it with a few strokes.

Black cumin seed oil contains terpenes, secondary plant substances that cannot be broken down by some animals. One of these animals is the cat. They lack an enzyme that can properly break down these terpenes in the liver. This is why you should never give black cumin oil to a cat.

Neither as a dietary supplement nor for external use on the skin and coat. This can be fatal for your cat. You should also not use black cumin oil or oils with essential ingredients on pregnant bitches or dogs with liver disease.

It is better to ask your vet or a veterinary practitioner for advice beforehand. This is because some sources assume that these essential substances can have negative effects on dogs with liver damage or pregnant bitches.

Of course, the commercially available protective agents are effective and have a longer duration of action than natural agents. However, these are chemical agents with possible side effects.

The intolerance and related reactions in our pets are therefore constantly increasing. Ticks and vermin have also developed a certain resistance to some of these poisons. The plant-based active ingredient thymoquinone in black cumin oil is an active ingredient that ensures that ticks stay away.

You should make sure that the black cumin oil is offered pure. If you prefer to buy capsules, make sure that the manufacturer does not use preservatives, colorings or flavorings.

The oil should be cold-pressed and unfiltered. This is because steam or chemical distillation can easily release toxic terpene derivatives that may be incompatible with your dog.

Some manufacturers mix in other, inferior oils to keep the price lower. The properties of black cumin oil are lost in the process. Look specifically for organic production!

Whether as an insect repellent, nutritional supplement or for skin care...

Keeping a jar of it on hand at home will definitely help both you and your furry friend.

The black cumin oil will promote the health and vitality of your dog. Especially in the summer, when a peak tick season is expected.

To pamper him, you could put a few drops on his brush and comb him thoroughly while stroking him gently. This will definitely do him good. He will be pleased that you are taking such good care of him.

Your best friend is definitely worth it! And you are also worth it to have such a great and loyal friend as a life companion!