"Black Seed Oil Is an Anti-Inflammatory Miracle Worker,"

[DenverGuy]

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/black-s ... 24762.html

I have been grinding black cumin seeds and using them for about a year. But I am confused about the differences between black seeds, black cumin seeds, the various supplement forms, oil vs. seeds, the best way to take it, and how much. Any thoughts?

[MINNIE]

For those interested, here is some research information on the topic of nigella sativa, also (confusingly) know by various other names such as black caraway. I know it as a Mid-Eastern culinary spice. I call it charnuska, but basically the botanical name is what you want to look for.
Health claims for this plant appear to be a mix of legitimate and not so very.

Advertising claims are, well -advertising claims so
buyer be wary.

https://www.google.com/search?client=fi ... k+seed+nih

I use the ground up seeds in normal cooking quantities simply as a spice, and if it also has medicinal qualities that's a bonus. Have never tried the oil, because well -it's oil.

Dr. Greger has some articles about nigella sativa on his site. I've noticed that some McDougallers don't approve of Dr. Greger, but since he cites his sources I don't see any harm in looking here:

https://nutritionfacts.org/video/benefi ... ight-loss/
https://nutritionfacts.org/video/diet-f ... s-disease/


I hope this helps.