Black seed is a plant. People have used the seed to make medicine for over 2000 years. It was even discovered in the tomb of King Tut. Historically, black seed has been used for headache, toothache, nasal congestion, asthma, arthritis, and intestinal worms.
It has also been used for “pink eye” (conjunctivitis), pockets of infection (abscesses), and parasites.
Damage to the immune system during cancer treatment. Early research shows that taking black seed ass part of the diet while undergoing cancer drug treatment might prevent fever episodes due to low white blood cell counts (neutropenia) in children.
Mental performance. Early research shows that black seed helps with some but not all measures of memory and attention in boys and men. It’s unknown if black seed improves memory and thinking skills in girls and women.
Dry nose. Early research shows that using a nasal spray containing black seed oil can reduce dryness, blockage, and crusting of the nostrils in elderly patients with nasal irritation.
