Black seed oil use is found across the world. The tiny black seeds of the Nigella sativa plant have been used as a culinary spice and traditional medicinal herb for thousands of years.
The use of black seed has been passed down through the generations in many different systems of medicine and adherence to the use of black seed for a range of different ailments is still found across the globe.
Within islam black seed holds a weighty position having been used by the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) who described it as a cure for all diseases.
Since the 1960’s hundreds of peer reviewed scientific studies have been published reporting its varied effects. Our understanding of the Nigella sativa plant seed composition had grown hugely and every year more and more studies are shedding light on the different ways the components affect us.
Many studies have been carried out in the lab, on animals and humans examining the effects of black seeds, oil and extracts have. These studies have shown an array of amazing properties found within black seed including anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-neoplastic, immunomodulatory and the list goes on…
Although the studies number over 600 there is still so much we don’t know. The evidence for use of black seed oil for any particular ailment is based on the scientific data we do have, traditional uses and consensus of individual experiences historically and to the present time.
What conditions could black seed oil potentially be beneficial for?
- Inflammatory conditions
- Pain
- Auto-immune conditions
- Metabolic disorders (including hypercholesterolaemia, diabetes)
- Cancer
- Infections
- Skin conditions
- Allergies and asthma
I have had chronic sinus infection and lack of smell for years. Would the application of black oil into my nasal passage help reduce inflammation. My olfactory nerves work well when molecules can reach them. Would oil directly into the nose be the best treatment or taking capsules. Can both methods of application be used at the same time.
I also have asthma and use inhalers. Recently i have cut out of my diet all grains and processed sugar and that seems to having an effect on the mucus production.
Dear Sue
Your symptoms of sinusitis are likely to respond well to the black seed oil. You can take it both orally and apply it as intra nasal drops. The mucolytic and anti-inflammatory properties should help. For nasal application apply one drop into each nostril twice daily following nasal lavage.
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Team @ NABI blackseed
What would be the recommended usage for asthma?
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Dear Freddy
One 5ml teaspoon twice daily should be sufficient. A recent study showed black seed oil capsules 500 mg twice daily for 4 weeks were beneficial in asthma.
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Team @ NABI blackseed
Also I would like to know how much daily dosage to take for high blood pressure symptoms my pressure is very high like 190/110 I would like it to come down to normal.
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Dear Brian
Black seed oil only has a moderate effect on the reduction in blood pressure. You firstly need to see you doctor who will help manage this. Black seed oil does have protective properties to help tissues within the body deal with the damaging effects of conditions like hypertension when taken daily over a long period of time (one 5ml portion daily). A great natural treatment for blood pressure control is to take a clove of garlic daily (be aware this will also thin the blood).
All the best
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Team @ NABI blackseed
Is taking capsules as beneficial as taking the oil? pls and if so what dosage should be taken daily? Thanks
Dear Amanda
It depends on the indication. You have to remember a capsule contains 1g of oil (this is about 1ml). For maintenance of health and things like improving bowels, memory, sleep (keeping bodily functions ticking over nicely) 1-2 capsules daily are enough. For helping with things like asthma, allergies etc. most people find they need to take larger doses so the oil is better as one teaspoon contains 5ml.
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Team @ NABI blackseed
Thank you. For lowering diabetes how many capsules should be taken a day and when please?
Dear Amanda
For capsules you will likely need a minimum of 2 capsules twice a day 30 mins before a meal or with a light meal. Check your blood sugars and tell your doctor as with time you may need your diabetic medications adjusting.
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Team @ NABI blackseed
If I don’t take the black seed oil 20-20 min before a meal, will it still be effective?
Dear Auleen
Yes but absorption will be slower. Do not eat with fatty meal.
All the best
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Team @ NABI blackseed
Hi
I have chronic psoriasis, and have been recommended to take this oil. How much should i take each day?
Dear Rubina
It may well be beneficial to take the black seed oil orally and topically for psoriasis. A study in a mouse model of psoriasis has found benefits. It has not been studied in humans with the disease so exact dosing is not known.
When applied topically black seed oil is best mixed with a thicker base oil like vaselline to enable longer duration of action at the site. When used like this 2-3 times daily application over affected area is enough.
For oral dose usually one 5ml spoon is enough if taken daily, if the condition does not respond increase to twice then three times daily.
All the best
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Team @ NABI blackseed
Is it okay to take 1tsp of black seed oil per week for a normal healthy person or should I take more?
Dear Mary
You would most likely need daily dosing to get any meaningful benefit.
All the best
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Team @ NABI blackseed
Can you please provide a dosage guide for Neuroendocrine Cancer grade 3. Also if it is best to take in oil or seed form?
Dear Batool
Unfortunately no such studies have been done to indicate any dose. We would recommend a fairly high dose of at least 3 spoons a day. The more aggressive the diseases the more the need for persistent high doses over long periods.
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Team @ Nabi Blackseed
For how mouth to tack BlackSeedOil with honey?
what dosage or amount of black seed oil would be effective?
any food control you most not this food please help me sir wetting for you reply
Dear Mr Ahmed
I am sorry to hear you are battling with this.
Yours is a common question which doesnt have a quick answer. A number of factors affect the dose needed:-
1. How agressive and advanced is the cancer
2. How your general health / immunity is
3. Your body mass
Many studies in the area confirm dose and time dependent responses. If the cancer is aggressive you need to take black seed as frequently as needed to see and feel a response.
Do this under the supervision of your doctor and be aware of the other effects of black seed oil including sedation and hypoglycaemia.
For neck tumor (not thyroid) what dosage or amount of black seed oil would be effective?
Dear Sharon
What kind of tumour is it? Black seed oil has been demonstrated to have many anti-neoplastic (anti-cancer) properties. Different studies have examined the effects on different tumours. In terms of human dosing trials these are few and far between in the field of cancer treatment. In general we receommend a starting dose of at least 3 x 5ml spoons daily.
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Team @ Nabi Blackseed
Is the dose for Rheumatoid Arthritis 1 full teaspoon before meals? Is this 3 times a day? Do you just put it on a teaspoon and swallow it straight? How does it taste? How long before one would see improvement in immune modulation? Thanks
Dear Leila
It depends on how active the disease is and your body weight. Black seed oil is increasingly being proven to be beneficial for Rheumatoid arthritis
This paper is hot off the press: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/27100726/
Try 1 x 5ml spoon in the morning before breakfast with honey and increase if the disease becomes more active to 2 or 3 spoons per day. Our oil tastes very palatable.
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Team @ Nabi Blackseed
Hello, Does it treat Pancreatic Cancer? How? Am talking about Pancreatic Cancer stage 4. Please help. Thank you.
Dear Amed
There is some evidence that black seed oil and its active components especially thymoquinone have positive effects against pancreatic cancer in lab based studies.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19768141
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20423995
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20422266
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26264075
More studies are needed to establish doses needed. The other benefits of taking it during cancer treatment is it protective effects on the organs of the body against the damaging effects of chemo therapy. Interestingly there is also evidence it may help potentiate the action of chemotherapy agaisnt tumour cells: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25344906
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Team @ Nabi Blackseed
Salaam alaikum,
Can you please tell me if there is a daily dosage that I should take ? i.e 1 tsp before breakfast, etc? I have type 2 diabetes and most of problems associated with this decease.
Dear Maryam
You can take it before meals. Take 1 full tsp. You must take it regularly to help with both blood sugar control and the complications of diabetes.
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Team @ Nabi Blackseed
If you are taking black seed oil to control sugar, do you recommend one tbsp before every meal?
Dear Cathy
Yes, one 5ml serving 20 – 30 mins before each meal seems to work best, it is also safest as it is least likely to cause hypos.
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Team @ Nabi Blackseed
Hi my 7yr old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 3 months ago. please advice me on the dosage of black seed oil to give per day.
Dear Maggie
Start with one 5ml serving before a meal and monitor the effects on sugar control. Aim to increase to one 5ml serving before each meal.
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Team @ Nabi Blackseed
hi please can blackseed oil be used for sinusis infection ? my daughter suffers from it and snores heavyly with blocked nose.
Dear Stico
Should help with this as it is anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial, also decongestant.
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Team @ Nabi Blackseed
Assalamu alaikum, i live in india , can i order this oil … I need it specially for my hair loss lately …please help me know this
Dear Sameera
Lots of online reports of black seed oil benefits for hair loss, no actual scientific studies done.
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Team @ NabiBlackSeedOil.com
What is the dosage of the black seed oil to cure fibroid/tumor.. Thank you.
Dear Hartini
Effects of black seed oil on fibroid tumours has not really been established. Try taking one or two 5ml servings of black seed oil each day. Many reports online suggest black seed oil helps with fibroid symptoms but no studies on this to date.
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Team @ Nabi Blackseed
Is black seed oil omega6 ?
Dear Blanka
No black seed oil is not omega 6. It is a unique pressed oil from the Nigella sativa seed.
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Team @ Nabi Blackseed
Since depression has recently been linked to an inflammatory response, I wonder how black seed oil would help with depression.
Dear Madeleine
Several lab studies looking a cellular basis of depression and animal models have found very significant benefits for both depression and anxiety.
There has been one human study done which has found that four weeks use of Nigella sativa seeds as a nutritional supplement been observed to- stabilise mood, decrease anxiety and modulate cognition positively. See here: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24412554
Many people report significant benefits on mood and outlook when taking black seed oil across reviews, forums etc.
Good luck!
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Team @ NabiBlackSeedOil.com