Question 1

i want to take black seed (nigella sativa) daily for health purposes. but it is known to prevent pregnancy. is it true? i am trying to conceive.

Accepted Answer

May boost fertility: I have found no evidence at all that Black Cumin seeds prevent pregnancy, in fact I have found many claims that it has been proven to improve fertility.  One study I found shows it increases sperm production in rats but another showed it decreased sperm production in rats, so your partner should use it with caution. There is no reason for you to avoid it if you are trying to conceive.

Question 2

nigella sativa -kalonji seeds, what are these for?

Accepted Answer

Nigella Sativa: (AKA black cumin, nutmeg flower, black caraway or  black onion seed) is reported to have anti-inflammatory, anti-histamine, anti-oxidant effects as well as being anti-carcinogenic and helping hypertension.

Question 3

how can you use kalonji for controlling diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Doubt it works: While there many over-the-counter products recommended for treatment of diabetes; none are scientifically evaluated or studied.  If you are 34 years of age and have diabetes it would be very important that you get good medical advise and get the diabetes under control.  It would help to get good advice from a diabetic teacher to determine the kind of diet you should follow and how to monitor the d.

Question 4

could kalonji seeds cure irregular periods?

Accepted Answer

I doubt it: There is no good evidence ("proof") that it will help, there is no pharmacologic reason to believe it should help - but it will not hurt if you want to try. Treating irregular periods depends on understanding "why" the periods are irregular, there are many different reasons. Good luck.

Question 5

can i take black seed oil when nursing?also called black cumin fennel seed.scientific name nigella sativa

Accepted Answer

What for?: What do you expect to achieve by taking these supplements? None of these will improve your health let alone treat any disease. These can have toxicity and adverse reactions with prescribed medication you may be taking. In short stay away from such unapproved things.
Have a healthy diet, exercise, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. Get HPV vaccine

Question 6

my mom is taking lovenox (enoxaparin) 80mg injection 1x every 12 hours and megestrol 40 mg 2x every 12 hours. is black seed (nigella sativa) oil good to take or no?

Accepted Answer

NO: When a person is taking anticoagulants and hormones these medications already have Life-threatening side effects involving regulation of clotting and bleeding requiring careful monitoring and supervision by   Doctor Supplementing  are medications  of unknown quality , strength ,purity.Each batch varies  instrength and purity they have significant and unknown side effects and drug interactions

Question 7

can i take black seed oil for eustachian tube dysfunction when nursing?also called black cumin fennel seed.scientific name nigella sativa.herdgudthing

Accepted Answer

ETD: Eustachian Tube Dysfunction can be helped by frequent saline nasal washes and OTC stsroid nasal spray, read the labels carefully, no problem while nursing, keep the followup with an ENT specialist, wish you well

Question 8

nigella sativa, fenspiride hydrochloride, calcium hydrogenophospate, hipromeloze, macrogol, magnesium stearate are any of these dangerous with alchool?

Accepted Answer

Less is best : If you have tuberculosis as a current condition, you probably should be refraining from drinking alcohol, or taking anything with alcohol. The most important thing is to build up your immune system, so that it is stronger, and that you eat have a nutritious diet, and also get plenty of rest. Less is more. Taking too many things together with alcohol is not advised even if you are feeling well.

Question 9

how to get rid blackheads and some acnes? i've redish acne scar, can't make it fade, help? and anyone who know about nigella sativa(habbatus sauda)?

Accepted Answer

Facial first: Get a facial first but medications such as retinoids or salicylic acid may be beneficial to diminish recurrences. For this, seek the advice of a dermatologist.

Question 10

what are the health benefits of iskiate/chia seeds?

Accepted Answer

Healthy fatty acids: Chia is very high in omega 3 fatty acids, one of the highest non-marine (fish or algae) sources.  The seeds are also high in fiber and antioxidants.  Because of all their health benefits, chia seeds are considered one of the "superfoods".

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I want to take black seed (nigella sativa) daily for health purposes. but it is known to prevent pregnancy. is it true? i am trying to conceive.

A member asked:

Nigella sativa -kalonji seeds, what are these for?

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How can you use kalonji for controlling diabetes?

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Could kalonji seeds cure irregular periods?

A member asked:

Can i take black seed oil when nursing?also called black cumin fennel seed.scientific name nigella sativa

A member asked:

My mom is taking lovenox (enoxaparin) 80mg injection 1x every 12 hours and megestrol 40 mg 2x every 12 hours. is black seed (nigella sativa) oil good to take or no?

A member asked:

Can i take black seed oil for eustachian tube dysfunction when nursing?also called black cumin fennel seed.scientific name nigella sativa.herdgudthing

A member asked:

Nigella sativa, fenspiride hydrochloride, calcium hydrogenophospate, hipromeloze, macrogol, magnesium stearate are any of these dangerous with alchool?

A member asked:

How to get rid blackheads and some acnes? i've redish acne scar, can't make it fade, help? and anyone who know about nigella sativa(habbatus sauda)?

A member asked:

What are the health benefits of iskiate/chia seeds?

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