"Unveiling the Health Benefits of Black Cumin Seed Oil"
A recent review discusses the potential of Nigella sativa, also known as black cumin, as a pharmaceutical agent for treating cardiometabolic diseases. The plant, commonly found in India, contains bioactive components such as alkaloids, terpenes, and polyphenols, with medicinal uses in traditional Chinese, Arabian, and Ayurvedic medicine. Its oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties, and it has shown potential in reducing blood cholesterol and preventing cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and inflammatory conditions. The cardiometabolic benefits are attributed to its antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory effects, anti-dyslipidemic properties, and weight reduction effects.
