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Black Seed / Nigella

Nigella sativa (thymoquinone)

Conditionally Safe evidence: moderate

Scientific Summary

Black seed (Nigella sativa) is a small dark seed of a plant in the Ranunculaceae family. The dried seeds and their oil are used mainly to relieve constipation, support gynecological health, reduce skin hyperpigmentation, ease headaches and rheumatic pain, and treat ear inflammation and tinnitus. While generally well tolerated, it can cause mild gastrointestinal upset or allergic reactions, and pregnant women should use it only under professional guidance.

Source: WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants (Vols 1-3), Trease & Evans Pharmacognosy 16th ed

About Black Seed / Nigella

Scientific NameNigella sativa (thymoquinone)
Safety Rating Conditionally Safe
Evidence Levelmoderate

Products Containing Black Seed / Nigella

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