Evidence supporting the use of: Black Seed Oil
For the health condition: Jaundice (adults)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Black seed oil (Nigella sativa) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Middle Eastern and South Asian cultures. It has been used for a wide variety of ailments, including liver-related conditions such as jaundice. The rationale in traditional medicine for using black seed oil for jaundice stems from beliefs in its general “detoxifying” and hepatoprotective (liver-protecting) properties. However, scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of black seed oil specifically for the treatment or support of jaundice in adults is minimal. While some preclinical studies (in animals or in vitro) suggest potential benefits of Nigella sativa in protecting the liver from damage due to toxins, there are no robust clinical trials or systematic reviews that directly investigate its effect on jaundice in humans. Therefore, its use for jaundice is primarily justified by tradition and not solid scientific validation. The traditional use is based on anecdotal reports, historical texts, and practitioner recommendations rather than on high-quality scientific evidence.

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