Black cumin/Kalonji

Black cumin seeds and their oil are widely used in traditional Islamic medicine to treat a variety of ailments. The seeds are believed to stimulate lactation and have been used for menstrual and postpartum problems. The seeds and oil are also used for inflammation and are employed to reduce asthma and bronchitis symptoms and to treat rheumatoid arthritis.

Constituents

p-cymene, carvacrol, thymohydroquinone (THQ), dihydrothymoquinone (DHTQ), α-thujene, thymol, t-anethole, β-pinene, α-pinene, and γ-terpinene

Benefits

• Act as Antioxidant.
• Lower blood cholestrol.
• Kill off bacteria.
• Anti inflammatory.
• Prevent stomach ulcer.

Precaution

Kalonji it is advisable to consult your doctor before taking Kalonji supplements during breastfeeding.
Kalonji may lower the blood sugar level. So, it is generally advised to monitor your blood sugar while taking Kalonji with antidiabetic drugs.
Kalonji may lower the blood pressure