Nigella sativa (cold-pressed oil)
Cold-pressed black seed oil — delivers thymoquinone in bioavailable oil form. 1-3 tsp daily for inflammation, blood sugar, immune support, and allergies. Peppery/bitter taste. 1400+ published studies. Egyptian pharaohs were buried with it.
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Blood thinners, diabetes meds, antihypertensives, immunosuppressants.
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Discontinue 2 weeks before surgery.
GI upset. Peppery/bitter taste. Contact dermatitis.
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