Pure Cold-Pressed Black Seed Oil
“The black seed is a cure for every disease”: a dark oil with a sharp, warming bite, cold-pressed from Nigella sativa seeds, drawing its power from thymoquinone, an anti-inflammatory, immunity-boosting compound.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Take a teaspoon (5 ml) in the morning mixed with a teaspoon of natural honey or lemon juice to soften its sharp taste on the throat.
Best preparation methods
Make sure it is cold-pressed and unrefined, and keep it away from kitchen heat and direct sunlight.
Important Nutritional Note
It contains no starch, so the glycemic index does not apply; clinical trials have shown that a teaspoon a day may help lower HbA1c and insulin resistance. People taking diabetes medication or blood thinners should ask their doctor before using it, because it may strengthen their effect.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (5 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 884 kcal | 44.2 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 100 g | 5 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
It has 884 kcal per 100 g, ranking 8 of 10 in Healthy fats (lowest first).
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Frequently asked questions
How does black seed oil lower blood sugar?
Thymoquinone stimulates insulin release from the pancreas, reduces glucose absorption in the gut and improves liver cell function.
Does black seed oil help with chest allergies and asthma?
Yes. It has antihistamine and bronchodilating properties that may reduce attacks of breathlessness and sinusitis.
What is a safe daily dose?
One teaspoon (5 g = 44 kcal of beneficial fat) is quite enough; don’t overdo it, to avoid straining the liver or a sharp drop in blood pressure.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.