Traditional Remedy · Middle East

Kalonji Oil

Nigella sativa

Traditional RemedyMiddle EastHigh potency

Traditional Uses

Immune boostSkin healerHair growthTraditionally used for breathing

Traditionally used for

immunity skin hair asthma diabetes

Traditionally prepared as

Traditional use is 1 tsp daily or apply topically to skin/hair. Amounts and directions vary by product. Follow the label, and check with a pharmacist before combining with prescription medicine.

This describes how the plant has traditionally been prepared. It is not a dose, and not a recommendation for you. Amounts that suit one person can be wrong for another, and wrong alongside a medicine. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it.

Safety profile

May interact with immunosuppressants. May lower blood pressure. Kalonji is the Indian name for black seed.

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