Evidence supporting the use of: Black Seed
For the health condition: Nausea and Vomiting
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Black seed (Nigella sativa) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in the Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa. Historical texts and traditional practitioners have recommended black seed for a wide range of digestive complaints, including nausea and vomiting. The seeds and their oil have been used in folk medicine to soothe the stomach, reduce indigestion, and address gastrointestinal upset. However, while there is documentation of such traditional use, the specific application of black seed for nausea and vomiting is often part of broader gastrointestinal remedies and not always singled out as a primary treatment for these symptoms.
From a scientific perspective, there is currently minimal direct evidence supporting the efficacy of black seed in treating or preventing nausea and vomiting. Most contemporary research focuses on its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and gastroprotective properties. Some animal studies suggest possible benefits for gastric ulcers and general digestive health, but human studies specifically targeting nausea and vomiting are lacking. Therefore, while black seed is traditionally used for these symptoms, robust scientific validation is not yet available, and the evidence supporting its use remains primarily anecdotal and traditional.
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myrobalan
benegut perilla (proprietary)
betel
black pepper
chamomile
chen pi
Coptis chinensis
fennel
fenugreek
ginger
gooseberry
jujube
kudzu
licorice root
lovage
mint
orange
peppermint oil
phytocannabinoids
sage
spearmint leaf
vitamin B6
watermelon
chickweed
tangerine
typhonium
hyssop
cardamom
atractylodes
alpinia galangal
hedychium spicatum
anise
swertia
lingusticum wallichii
prickly ash
root tuber
chrysanthemum
flowering quince
dogwood
dioscorea
sweetgums
caraway
camphor oil
yerba mate
peach
horehound
Sichuan pepper
soursop
sea salt
Apple Cider Vinegar
Agastache
Amomum
Asarum heterotropoides
Asafoetida
Agarwood
Asam gelugor
Angostura
Arrowroot
Agrimonia pilosa
Amor seco
Asarum sieboldii
Atractylone
Black Seed
Buttermilk
Blue Flag
Bryonia
Bai Ji
Balsam
Bael
Butternut
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Banyan
black salt
Black Nightshade
Buddha's Hand
Borassus aethiopum
Bitter principals
banana
Black Hellebore
Balloon Flower
Bottle gourd
Cumin
Centaury
Camellia sinensis
Chinese Silkvine
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Coriander
Cinquefoil
Cyathula
Citron
Carvone
Cymbopogon Martini
Coca
Cubeb
Chirata
Cannabidiol
Calamus
Colocynth
cola nut
Dill
Doxylamine succinate
Elephant's Head
Embelia
Goldthread
Lotus
Little ironweed
Quince
Rose
Sweet Orange alcohol
Vervain
Other health conditions supported by Black Seed
AcneAllergies (respiratory)
Alzheimer's Disease
Anxiety
Arthritis
Asthma
Autoimmune Disorders
Blood Poisoning
Bronchitis
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Eczema
Epilepsy
Fatigue
Fever
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Hair (loss or thinning)
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Heart (weakness)
Hepatitis
Hypertension
Inflammation
Influenza
Insomnia
Liver Detoxification
Lupus
Malaria
Memory and Brain Function
Menopause
Migraine
Nausea and Vomiting