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As a natural remedy, black cumin oilis said to have immunomodulating, antihistamine, antiseptic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, fungicidal, anthelmintic, cytostatic, diuretic, diaphoretic, lactation-promoting, antihypertensive and digestive properties. Black cumin oil is used - without being proven in clinical studies - for allergic diseases, including hay fever, bronchitis, bronchial asthma, whooping cough, skin diseases, including eczema, psoriasis, neurodermatitis, acne, fungal infections, gastrointestinal complaints, hepatitis, diabetes mellitus, worm diseases, lactation deficiency, cancer and immunodeficiency. No medicinal status, but a dietary supplement!
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LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- https://www.awl.ch/heilpflanzen/nigella_sativa/schwarzkuemmel.htm
- Aftab A et al (2013) A review on therapeutic potential of Nigella sativa: A miracle herb. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed.3: 337-352