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Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Black Cumin and Reduced Total Nasal Symptom Score

Doses used in studies

mg/day: 500 (median 500, IQR 500–500) — 1 study

Time to effect

Median: 2.1 weeks · IQR 2.1 weeks–2.1 weeks · Range 2.1 weeks–2.1 weeks — Reported in 1 of 1 study

1 of 1 paper

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the benefits of a standardized Nigella sativa oil containing 5% thymoquinone in reducing the symptoms of seasonal allergy.
- 2024-08-01
- RCT · n = 65
- Medicine 103(32)
- - Anju Majeed
  - Shaheen Majeed
  - Avinash Kadasiddappa Parameswarappa
  - Avinash Murali
  - Satish Gudimallam
  - Chikkalingaiah Siddegowda
  - Harshith Chandrashekar
  - Lakshmi Mundkur
- PubMed: 39121267
- DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000039243
3 Insights on
- Reduced Total Nasal Symptom Score
- High evidence
- Clinical
A significant reduction in Total Nasal Symptom Score and Total Ocular Symptoms Score was observed in the NSO group compared to the placebo
Effect
Beneficial
Effect size
Small
Significant
Yes
Dose
2.5 mg twice a day