Black Seed vs Black Cumin Anatolian

Black seed has been used in traditional medicine systems across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia for over 2,000 years. It is referenced in Islamic prophetic medicine as a cure for everything except death. Modern research has revealed over 20 pharmacological actions including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-modulating effects.

Cultivated variety of black seed from Anatolian region, revered in Ottoman medicine as cure for all diseases except death.

Thymoquinone, Thymohydroquinone, Thymol, Nigellone, Alpha-hederin

thymoquinone, nigellone, fixed oils, saponins

General tonic, Digestive aid, Immune booster, Respiratory support, Pain relief

immune tonic, digestive aid, treatment of diabetes and hypertension in Ottoman medicine

Metabolic syndrome, Allergic rhinitis, Type 2 diabetes support, Inflammation, Immune system modulation

immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic

1-3g seeds daily, or 200-600mg seed oil daily, or 200mg thymoquinone extract daily

1-2 tsp oil or 1-3g seeds daily

Pregnancy (may stimulate uterine contractions), Bleeding disorders, Pre-surgery, Low blood pressure

bleeding disorders, pre-surgery anticoagulation risk

GI upset, Nausea, Bloating, Allergic reactions, Contact dermatitis

hypoglycemia risk in diabetics