Nigella Sativa Seed vs Enoki Mushroom

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Nigella Sativa Seed

Nigella sativa (seed only)

Immune Support

Flammulina filiformis

Immune Support

Nigella Sativa Seed

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Enoki Mushroom

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Whole seed form of black seed used as a condiment and complete medicine in Prophetic and folk medicine.

Popular East Asian edible mushroom used in Japanese and Chinese folk medicine as immune tonic and now studied for cancer-fighting compounds.

Active Compounds

thymoquinone, thymohydroquinone, fixed oils, proteins, saponins

flammulin, proflamin, beta-glucans, ergosterol, polysaccharides

Traditional Uses

Islamic Prophetic Sunnah medicine, Middle Eastern cooking, Egyptian traditional medicine

Immune tonic in Japanese folk medicine, Cancer support in Japanese Kampo tradition, Digestive conditions, Longevity food

Modern Uses

immune modulation, digestive health, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

Immunomodulatory, Antitumor research, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

1-3 teaspoons seeds daily

Eat freely as food; 500mg-1g standardized extract daily

Contraindications

surgery, blood thinners, pregnancy in large amounts

Raw mushroom mildly toxic (flammutoxin), Autoimmune conditions with extracts

Side Effects

GI irritation, possible clotting effects

Gastrointestinal upset with raw consumption

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E