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Black Seed oil used in many countries to boost body immunity
World-wide Covid-19 threat:
At a time Covid-19 is surging across the world claiming a heavy toll, the role of Ayurveda medicine in curbing the grave threat has become a key topic of discussion today.
Various age-old medicinal herbs that have been traditionally used in the past to boost the body’s immune system are now being widely relied upon not only in Sri Lanka but in many other countries as well for this purpose.
Following the recommended health guidelines and boosting our immune system are the best way to avoid contracting the virus.
In this context, black seed oil has emerged as a potent herb the world-over as it helps to keep coronavirus at bay by ramping up the human body’s immunity.
According to www.healthline.com, “in traditional medicine, black seed oil has been used to treat a variety of health conditions. As a result, it has sometimes been referred to as “panacea” — or universal healer.
“While not all of its proposed medicinal uses have been proven to be effective, black seed oil and its plant compounds have been linked to several benefits for health.
“Black seed oil is extracted from N. sativa seeds and has been used in traditional medicine for over 2,000 years due to its many therapeutic benefits”.
Black seed oil is used in Ayurveda and Unani medicine. Studies conducted by several recognized universities around the world have shown that Thymoquinone, the main pharmacologically active ingredient in black seed, supports to enhance the body’s immune system.
This substance increases the number of white blood cells in the blood and its vigor, and destroys toxins such as bacteria and viruses that enter the body. Even fennel oil has the potential to fight against viruses such as Covid-19.
To face this viral challenge, make it a habit to take one or half a teaspoon of black seed oil with a little bee’s honey daily after breakfast to claim the right to a disease-free healthy life.
– Ayurveda Physician, Prof. M. H. A. Thisera
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The donation cheque was handed over this morning (13) at the Presidential Secretariat to Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President, by Dudley Sirisena, Chairman of the Araliya Group of Companies.
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Advisory for Severe Lightning
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre
at 12.30 p.m. 13 December 2025 valid for the period until 11.00 p.m. 13 December 2025 for Kaluthara, Rathnapura, Galle and Matara Districts
The public are warned that thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in the Kaluthara, Rathnapura, Galle and Matara Districts.
There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers.
General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.
ACTION REQUIRED:
The Department of Meteorology advises that people should:
Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
Avoid open areas such as paddy fields, tea plantations and open water bodies during thunderstorms.
Avoid using wired telephones and connected electric appliances during thunderstorms.
Avoid using open vehicles, such as bicycles, tractors and boats etc.
Beware of fallen trees and power lines.
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