Does Nigella Sativa help with sleep?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 85% of 13 people who reported on Nigella Sativa for sleep say it improved. 8% noticed no change and 8% say it got worse.
Sleep: what users report
85%better13 reports · few reports
11 better1 no change1 worse
What people say about Nigella Sativa and sleep
“NS has been the most effective anti-anxiety/mood supplement for me. It also does wonders for my inflammation, digestion & sleep.”
“N. Sativa has really helped alot...when I could take the usual amount of BSO it wasn't much of an issue anymore.”
“you should look into nigela sativa. Use that... It already works great. But for you My dear it should work wonders. Sleep energy levels you name it.”
“I take ND's Nigella Sativa and I haven't felt that it's helped my sleep personally.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong67 meta-analyses · 86 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at sleep. 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