Evidence supporting the use of: Black Seed Oil
For the health condition: Gout
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Black seed oil, derived from Nigella sativa, has been used in traditional medicine systems, especially in the Middle East and South Asia, for a variety of ailments including inflammatory conditions. Its use for gout is primarily based on its historical application as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic remedy. Traditional healers have recommended black seed oil to reduce joint pain and swelling, symptoms typical of gout. The oil contains thymoquinone, which has shown anti-inflammatory effects in laboratory studies, but direct research on its effectiveness specifically for gout in humans is lacking.
There is limited scientific evidence evaluating black seed oil for gout. Most available studies have explored its general anti-inflammatory properties rather than gout-specific outcomes. No large-scale clinical trials have confirmed its efficacy or safety for gout treatment. Therefore, while black seed oil is used in traditional practices for managing symptoms associated with gout, this use is not strongly supported by scientific data. Anyone considering its use for gout should consult with a healthcare professional and not substitute it for proven medical therapies.
Other ingredients used for Gout
alfalfaberry flavor
black cumin
black currant
burdock
celery
cherry
turmeric
ginger
knotweed
licorice root
mustard seed
nettle
omega-3 fatty acids
oregon grape
plum fruit
reishi mushroom
scrophularia root
vitamin C
sarsaparilla
gastrodia
papaya
punarnava
commiphora
tinospora cordifolia
caesalpinia crista
rubia cordifolia
lingusticum wallichii
morus
myrrh
root tuber
juniper berries
amber
dioscorea
ganoderma
morinda
zanthoxylum
birch
indigo leaves
soursop
Apple Cider Vinegar
Ardisia
Achyranthes
Aconite
Actaea spicata
Broussonetia
Butea monosperma
Big Quaking Grass
Boswellia
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Banyan
Barbasco
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Black root
Bassia scoparia
Black Hellebore
Bergenia
Boerhavia diffusa
Chinese Silkvine
Cinnamomum
Chinese Mountain Ant
Cactus
Cinquefoil
Chinese Pond Turtle
Chestnut
Cynodon dactylon
Colocynth
Clerodendrum indicum
European Elder
Elk antler
Elephant's Head
Other health conditions supported by Black Seed Oil
AcneAllergies (respiratory)
Anemia
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Anxiety
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Boils
Bronchitis
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cholesterol (high)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (general)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Conjunctivitis
Constipation (adults)
Cuts
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Eczema
Emphysema
Fatigue
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Gout
Hair (loss or thinning)
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Heart (weakness)
Hepatitis
Herpes
Hypertension
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Inflammation
Insomnia
Jaundice (adults)
Liver Detoxification
Lupus
Malaria
Migraine