Does Nigella Sativa help with anxiety?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 94% of 17 people who reported on Nigella Sativa for anxiety say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 6% say it got worse.
Anxiety: what users report
94%better17 reports · few reports
16 better0 no change1 worse
What people say about Nigella Sativa and anxiety
“NS has been the most effective anti-anxiety/mood supplement for me. It also does wonders for my inflammation, digestion & sleep.”
“I experience a large reduction in stress/anxiety and negative thoughts, my chronic inflammation and digestion issues are hugely improved, and my mood is significantly boosted.”
“N. Sativa has really helped alot...when I could take the usual amount of BSO it wasn't much of an issue anymore.”
“nigella sativa is one of the very few where I felt immediate effects and continue to get benefits from it six months later”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong67 meta-analyses · 86 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at anxiety. See all research on Nigella Sativa.
Side effects people mention
stomach issues 4abdominal pain 1pancreatitis 1cramping 1drowsiness 1
What else is Nigella Sativa used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count