Black Seed (Nigella)
Nigella sativa
The 'seed of blessing' (black cumin) with reasonable evidence for blood sugar, blood pressure, and inflammation.
Traditional use (biblical-near-eastern, ayurveda): The 'seed of blessing' (black cumin) with reasonable evidence for blood sugar, blood pressure, and inflammation.
The 'seed of blessing' (black cumin) with reasonable evidence for blood sugar, blood pressure, and inflammation.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- The 'seed of blessing' (black cumin) with reasonable evidence for blood sugar, blood pressure, and inflammation.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Can lower blood sugar and blood pressure and affect drug metabolism (additive effects).
- Pregnancy (medicinal doses)
Can lower blood sugar and blood pressure and affect drug metabolism (additive effects).
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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