Helosciadium nodiflorum vs Habbatus Sauda Oil

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Helosciadium nodiflorum

Apium nodiflorum

Skin and Topical

Nigella sativa oil

Skin and Topical

Helosciadium nodiflorum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Habbatus Sauda Oil

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European aquatic Apiaceae sometimes confused with watercress; limited folk medical use.

Cold-pressed oil from black cumin seeds concentrated in thymoquinone, used topically and internally across Islamic and Middle Eastern medicine.

Active Compounds

flavonoids, tannins

thymoquinone, carvacrol, trans-anethole, 4-terpineol, fatty acids

Traditional Uses

Limited traditional use, Not well established

Skin conditions in Islamic folk medicine, Hair health and growth in Middle Eastern tradition, Respiratory conditions, Immune support

Modern Uses

Antioxidant properties

Anti-inflammatory topical, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant

Adult Dosage

Not recommended - risk of misidentification

1 teaspoon oil orally twice daily; apply undiluted or diluted to skin

Contraindications

Risk of confusion with toxic Oenanthe species, Pregnancy

Pregnancy in large doses, Pre-surgery anticoagulant consideration

Side Effects

Risk of misidentification toxicity

Possible skin sensitization, Rare allergic reactions

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E