What is a Black Seed?
What is the black seed used for?
People commonly use black seed for asthma, hay fever, diabetes, high blood pressure, eczema, weight loss, menstrual cramps, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support many of these uses. There is also no good evidence to support using black seed for COVID-19.
Where Can I Buy Black Seed In South Africa?
Komati Foods
Address: 74 Lower Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30 pm
Phone: +27 21 448 2130
Faithful to Nature Muizenberg
Address: 57 Capricorn Dr Capricorn Business Park, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7948, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 785 3268
Soaring Free Superfoods
Address: 11 The Village, Capricorn Dr, Capricorn Park, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa
Areas served: KwaZulu-Natal and nearby areas
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4 pm
Phone: +27 86 100 0976
Dis-Chem Pharmacy Blomtuin – Suikerbos Centre
Address: Suikerbos St, Bellville, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 21 919 1663
What are the benefits of black seed to woman?
Though the exact way it works is unclear, black seed oil appears to promote weight loss and decrease body fat.
A study of 45 women with overweight or obesity showed that taking 2,000 mg of black seed oil daily for 8 weeks decreased appetite and reduced body mass index, body weight, waist circumference, and body fat.
How long should you take black seed?
Adults most often use black seed oil in doses of 1 to 2.5 grams by mouth daily for four to 12 weeks. 4 However, you should always consult with your healthcare provider first to determine whether the supplement and dosage are appropriate for you.
Is it safe to take black seed everyday?
Black seed oil and black seed powder are possibly safe when taken in larger amounts for up to 3 months. There isn’t enough reliable information to know if larger amounts are safe when used for more than 3 months. Black seed can cause allergic rashes in some people.