Anyone taking thymoquinone?
Nigella sativa, better known as black cumin, is rich in bioactive compounds and has been used for centuries to treat illnesses like asthma, high blood pressure, inflammation, coughs, headaches and more. A flowering plant found across South Asia, North Africa and the Mediterranean, its therapeutic powers stem from its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
A 2020 review found a small study indicating that inhaled boiled black seed extract has a potential bronchodilatory effect on people with asthma, improving all markers of lung function and respiratory rate (i.e., helping them breathe better).
A 2021 meta-analysis of four randomized controlled studies also found that black seed supplements may help manage asthma through the seed’s anti-inflammatory effects.
More clinical data is needed to confirm the potential benefits of black seed oil for lung health.
https://jddtonline.info/index.php/jddt/article/view/3913/3055
https://jddtonline.info/index.php/jddt/article/view/3913/3055
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