Nigella Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Nigella is the nigella sativa plant, also known as black cumin. Native to Europe, Africa and Asia, nigella is commonly used as a cooking spice but also contains health benefits to use for preventive health.^1,2

Nigella Health Uses and Health Benefits

Nigella has been used traditionally for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits. Taking nigella has shown to help control blood sugar, regulate blood pressure and lower cholesterol. Nigella seeds can be taken to prevent chronic health conditions, including heart disease and diabetes. Taking nigella can also help ease a variety of conditions like headaches, allergies, asthma and diarrhea. Nigella has shown to have anti-tumor properties as well.^1,2

References

1. https://gobotany.newenglandwild.org/species/nigella/sativa/ 
2. http://abc.herbalgram.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AAH_Nigella