Nigella sativa (black seed) oil is pressed from the seeds of a flowering plant native to Southwest Asia. Thymoquinone (TQ) is the primary bioactive compound, with demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and antimicrobial properties in laboratory and animal studies. Human trials are accumulating but remain small.

Key Benefits

Blood glucose and insulin resistance
Blood pressure reduction
Lipid profile improvement
Asthma and allergic rhinitis
Immune modulation
Anti-inflammatory effects

Best Form

Cold-pressed black seed oil (>0.5% thymoquinone); standardised TQ extract capsules

Dosage

1–3 g/day (1–3 tsp oil or equivalent capsule)

⚠ Safety Notes

Generally safe at food doses. May lower blood glucose and blood pressure — monitor if on medications. Not safe in pregnancy at medicinal doses (may stimulate uterine contraction). May slow blood clotting.

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