General information and benefits about black seed oil usage.
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Widely available for purchase online, black seed oil is sold in many natural-foods stores and in stores specializing in dietary supplements.
You may choose to look for familiar brands or products that have been certified by ConsumerLabs, The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, or NSF International. These organizations don’t guarantee that a product is safe or effective, but they do provide a certain level of testing for quality.
There is not enough scientific evidence to establish a recommended dose of black seed oil. The right dose for you may depend on your age, health, and other factors.
Very little is known about the safety of long-term use of black seed oil or when used in amounts higher than what’s normally found in food. However, there’s some evidence that applying black seed oil directly to the skin may cause an allergic skin rash (known as allergic contact dermatitis) in some individuals.
There’s some concern that taking too much black seed oil may harm your liver and kidneys. It’s possible that black seed oil may interact with many common medications, such as beta-blockers and (Coumadin) warfarin. Stop taking black seed oil at least two weeks before a scheduled surgery.