Does Nigella Sativa help with pain & inflammation?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 89% of 9 people who reported on Nigella Sativa for pain & inflammation say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 11% say it got worse.
Pain & inflammation: what users report
89%better9 reports · few reports
8 better0 no change1 worse
What people say about Nigella Sativa and pain & inflammation
“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.”
“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 pain & inflammation. 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