If you knew the power of black seed oil when it comes to healing, you’d be using it ever single day! In this article, we want to explore how to use black seed oil for yeast infections.
What is Black Seed Oil?
Black seed oil is extracted from black cumin seeds, also referred to as Habbatul Barakah or the blessed seed in the Islamic world. The Prophet Muhammad considered it to be a ‘cure for everything except death.’
What makes black seed oil so special is its unique composition. It consists of various active compounds including thymoquinone (about 30-48%), thymohydroquinone, thymol, carvacol, sesquiterpene longifolene, T-anethol, P-cymene, Dithymoquinone and others. These compounds are powerful against many diseases and infections.
How Does Black Seed Oil Help Treat Yeast Infections?
Many anecdotal evidences show that black seed oil is a number one remedy when it comes to treating yeast infections naturally!
One of its main active compounds thymoquinone, is a strong antioxidant that has been shown to exhibit potent antibacterial and anti fungal properties.
Research shows that black seed oil is effective against both skin yeast infections and vaginal yeast infections. According to a study published in the Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine (1), thymoquinone, thymohydroquinone and thymol found in black seed oil possess moderate in vitro and in vivo inhibitory effect against pathogenic yeasts. They have proved to be effective against the Candida albicans strain, most notably.
How to Use Black Seed Oil for Yeast Infections
Black seed oil can be used both internally and externally for treating yeast infections. Let’s see how we can use it in detail below:
Internal Use
If you regularly suffer from yeast infections, it’s time to start taking black seed oil every day.
You must be wondering ‘how much black seed oil should I take for yeast infections?’
The answer is that you can take between 1-3 teaspoons of black seed oil. However, please take note that if you’re a beginner, start with 1 teaspoon of black seed oil first thing in the morning followed by a glass of milk/fruit juice.
Other effective ways to take black seed oil internally:
- Mix 1 teaspoon of black seed oil with raw honey
- Take a teaspoon of black seed oil then follow it up with fresh orange juice.
Never take black seed oil on an empty stomach as it can cause burning sensations in your stomach since it is potent.
External Use
Below are some recipes with black seed oil to use externally for yeast infections:
1. Aloe Vera Gel & Black Seed Oil
Mix together 1 tbsp of pure aloe vera gel and 1/2 tsp of black seed oil till well combined. Apply on affected area.
2. Olive Oil & Black Seed Oil
Get a 1:3 ratio of black seed oil to olive oil (for example, 1 tsp black seed oil to 3 tsp olive oil and mix them evenly in a bowl. Apply onto affected areas. You can also soak a tampon in this mixture then insert for vaginal yeast infections.
Please be cautious and make sure to dilute the black seed oil properly with olive oil to avoid burning sensations! You can use a 1:4 ratio of black seed oil to olive oil if you have sensitive skin.
3. Castor Oil & Black Seed Oil
Mix 1 tsp of black seed oil in 1 tbsp castor oil and use on the affected areas.
Where to Get Black Seed Oil
Ensure to purchase 100% pure high quality black seed oil for ingestion and external application. If you’re looking for a trustable brand to purchase, I recommend Amazing Herbs Black Seed Oil.
Take Care
- Do not take large amounts of black seed oil internally.
- Please consult a doctor if you have a severe yeast infection for proper treatment.
- Make sure to dilute black seed oil with another vegetable oil or base ingredient before application.
References
(1) Avicenna J Phytomed. 2016 Jan-Feb; 6(1): 21–33
Thanks to the excellent guide
How long do you leave the tampon insert in for yeast infections ? Does this technique also work to cleanse the uterus?