Black Seed Oil
Avoid Black Seed Oil
Black seed oil
Nigella sativa
Black caraway
Black cumin
Thymoquinone, from black caraway seed (Nigella sativa)
can cause liver kidney damage
antisecretory
antiulcer
gastroprotective
helps asthma
Nigella sativa, Thymoquinone, Ranunculaceae, & black seed oil has antibacterial, anti-fungal, antioxidant, analgesic, anti cancer, anti-schistosomiasis, anti-diabetic, cardiovascular, anti inflammatory, immunomodulatory, activity. Thymoquinone, is an active ingredient of black seed (nigella sativa) that leads to apoptosis, death of cancer cells.
Sloan-Kettering on Nigella sativa
In animals, 10mL/kg of the fixed oil of Nigella sativa orally administered to rats for up to 12 weeks did not produce any significant changes in hepatic enzymes and did not cause mortality. However, high doses of 2g/kg or more caused damage to the liver and kidneys in rats. Useful in treatment of diarrhea, asthma, and hypertension. Thymoquinone exhibited anti-epileptic effects in children with refractory seizures. Nigella sativa may also relieve symptoms of allergic reactions, but allergic contact dermatitis was reported with topical use.
Liver and Kidney Damage
Adverse effects are rare. However high doses of Nigella sativa oil caused liver and kidney damage in rats.
