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Black Cumin Seed

Black Cumin Seed is a powerful antioxidant with antiviral properties.

It attenuates oxidative stress and inflammation, and promotes immunity, cell survival, and energy metabolism, which underlie diverse health benefits, including protection against metabolic, cardiovascular, digestive, hepatic, renal, respiratory, reproductive, and neurological disorders, cancer, and so on. 1

It has antiviral properties against HSV infection. 2

In clinical trials, black cumin seed oil was shown to normalize blood and urine parameters and improve disease outcomes in advanced CKD patients. It can protect against kidney injury caused by various xenobiotics, namely chemotherapeutic agents, heavy metals, pesticides, and other environmental chemicals. This herb can also protect the kidneys from ischemic shock via antioxidation, anti-inflammation, anti-apoptosis, and antifibrosis capabilities. 3




References

  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8225153/
  2. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/49589773_The_Effect_of_Cumin_Seed_Extracts_against_Herpes_Simplex_Virus_Type_1_in_Vero_Cell_Culture
  3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8396533/
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WARNING: This is not a complete list of remedies, cautions, side effects, or interactions. Research is still in progress and is being added to this list on an ongoing basis. Please do your own research, and consult with your healthcare provider to make a fully informed decision.