Evidence supporting the use of: Black Seed Oil
For the health condition: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Black seed oil, derived from Nigella sativa, has a long history of use in traditional medicine for various ailments, including respiratory disorders. Scientific interest has grown in recent years regarding its potential benefits for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Preclinical studies suggest that thymoquinone, the main bioactive constituent in black seed oil, exhibits anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and bronchodilatory properties. These effects are theoretically relevant to COPD, a condition marked by chronic inflammation and oxidative stress in the airways.

A handful of small-scale, randomized controlled trials and observational studies have investigated black seed oil in patients with asthma and, less frequently, COPD. Some evidence suggests improvements in certain lung function parameters and reductions in inflammatory markers. For example, a small clinical trial published in 2017 found that Nigella sativa supplementation led to modest improvements in pulmonary function tests in patients with partially controlled asthma. Data specific to COPD, however, remain limited; most studies involve animal models or focus on asthma rather than COPD. No large, high-quality clinical trials have definitively confirmed its efficacy or safety in COPD patients.

In summary, while there is scientific plausibility and preliminary evidence supporting black seed oil’s role in respiratory health, the direct evidence for its use in COPD is weak and rated as low (2/5). Further research, particularly well-designed clinical trials in COPD populations, is necessary before black seed oil can be recommended as a standard adjunct treatment.

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