A small black seed that has been used for centuries in herbal medicine, Nigella sativa is used by many populations, including those with bronchitis, asthma, high blood pressure, and inflammation. Touted for its antioxidant makeup and positive effect on the immune system, Nigella sativa is a supplement you’ll want to offer customers, especially during flu season.
Look Familiar?
Nigella sativa is the scientific name for a plant that is also known as/offered in supplement form as:
- Small fennel
- Black cumin
- Black caraway
- Cumin noir
- Black Seed Oil
- Seed of Blessing
Benefits
As stated previously, this small seed can help those with certain conditions. In particular, asthma and hypertension cause major health complications. Worldwide, asthma affects around 339 million people and high blood pressure 1.13 billion people. Research shows that Nigella sativa can alleviate symptoms of asthma by widening the bronchioles to allow better airflow in the lungs. This supplement has demonstrated antioxidant, hypotensive, and diuretic effects, which all work to lower blood pressure.
The List Continues
Black seed, black cumin, small fennel, whichever way you cut it, Nigella sativa supplements can help your customers in so many areas. While you may choose to target those with specific ailments, here are some more benefits this plant has to offer:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Allergies
- Cognitive function
- Diabetes
- Cholesterol
- Congestion
- Cough
- Migraines
- Digestive issues
- Eczema
The Immune Question
Black seed oil may be able to help slow the spread of certain infections. The properties housed by black seed oil may help improve immune system function, helping the body stave off infections like MRSA or other bacteria or viruses. Black seed oil also has the potential to raise serotonin in the brain, so if there are people out there experiencing anxiety about some current events, black seed oil could help with their anxiety. This is key because constant anxiety is associated with fluctuations in inflammation levels, which could eventually compromise a healthy immune system.
Safety First
There are some situations that could interfere with the efficacy of Nigella sativa, which is why it is wise for you to recommend your customers seeing a physician before starting any supplement regimen.
Formats
Nigella sativa softgels and vegetable capsules are popular products on the market. Upon further discussion with a product specialist, you can narrow down how you’d like to market your product and which format works best for your brand, while we get to work on manufacturing a dietary supplement of premium quality.
Sources
- https://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/090114p64.shtml
- https://www.verywellhealth.com/nigella-sativa-89064
- https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/asthma#:~:text=Asthma%20is%20the%20most%20common,and%20lower%2Dmiddle%20income%20countries
- https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hypertension#:~:text=Key%20facts,%2D%20and%20middle%2Dincome%20countries
- https://simplyhealth.io/14-health-benefits-of-black-seed-oil/10/
- https://simplyhealth.io/14-health-benefits-of-black-seed-oil/13