If nothing else, blackseed, or
black seed, technically known as nigella sativa, may boost your health,
thanks to its antioxidant benefits. You need to consult a health care
professional before trying this herb, however, because it can interact
with medicines and other supplements, has possible blood-sugar lowering
properties and may affect your liver and kidney function.
History
People
have been using black seed for a variety of purposes for well over
3,000 years. Its oil is purported to restore balance and harmony to your
body. It is used in folk medicine to improve metabolism, reduce
inflammation and heal the digestive, respiratory and circulatory
systems.
folk medicine |
Among the ailments it's used to treat are hay fever, asthma,
bronchitis, allergies, intestinal fungus, high blood pressure,
flatulence, premenstrual headaches and fevers.
Bharat B. Aggarwal |
Molecular Targets and Therapeutic Uses of Spices |
One of the oil's main constituents, thymoquinone, does have antioxidant
properties, note Bharat B. Aggarwal and Ajaikumar B. Kunnumakkara,
authors of the book, "Molecular Targets and Therapeutic Uses of Spices."
In all, black seed has eight fatty acids including linoleic, oleic and
palmitic acids as well as 32 other identified compounds.
Ajaikumar B. Kunnumakkara |
In animal
studies, black seed extract decreases blood-glucose, triglyceride and
cholesterol levels, according to B.H. Ali and G. Blunden, authors of a
review on black seed published in "Phytotherapy Research."
Phytotherapy Research |
Significance
The
ether extract of black seed has a slight anorexic effect, meaning it
might curb your appetite, notes Phuong Mai Le, lead author for a study
published in the "Journal of Ethnopharmacology." However, Le's research
was done on rats, not humans, so more study is needed to see if the
extract has the same effect on people.
Phuong Mai Le |
Journal of Ethnopharmacology |
Black
seed's purported weight loss benefits are derived from its possible
blood-sugar lowering effects. The theory behind keeping your blood sugar
balanced is that it can help you lose weight and improve your health,
note the experts at the Mayo Clinic.
Substances that help keep your
blood-sugar levels steady also help you control your appetite because
they reduce your carbohydrate cravings, says Shawn Talbott, author of
"The Cortisol Connection Diet." Controlling your cravings can translate
to weight loss of two to four pounds per month without you making
conscious alterations to your diet, Talbott notes.
Types
You'll
find black seed for weight loss available in extract, pill or tea form.
However, some proponents believe its most effective form is the oil
extract. A typical dose of the extract is 1 to 3 tbsp. daily.
Warning
If
you want to take black seed for weight loss, be careful about taking it
along with medication such as insulin or other herbs that lower blood
sugar levels like Panax ginseng or devil's claw, because it may raise
your risk for hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar levels. Hypoglycemia in
rare cases leads to seizures and loss of consciousness, but symptoms
more often include confusion, heart palpitations, sweating and
disturbances in vision, according to Mayo Clinic.
References
- "Molecular Targets and Therapeutic Uses of Spices"; Bharat B. Aggarwal and Ajaikumar B. Kunnumakkara; 2009
- PubMed: "Phytotherapy Research"; Pharmacological and toxicological properties of Nigella sativa; B.H. Ali and G. Blunden; 2003
- Mayo Clinic: Glycemic Index Diet
- "The Cortisol Connection Diet"; Shawn Talbott; 2004
- Science Direct: "Journal of Ethnopharmacology"; The petroleum ether extract of Nigella sativa exerts lipid-lowering and insulin-sensitizing actions in the rat; Phuong Mai Le et al.; 2004
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