How to Take Black Cumin Seed Oil (Cough, Cold, Flu, Fever, Skin benefits)

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How to Take Black Cumin Seed Oil for coughs, colds, the flu, fever and skin shares the benefits — and gives you the basic information about:

• What is black cumin seed oil
• Why to take black cumin seed oil for cold and flu symptoms
• What’s the right dose of black cumin seed oil
• Whether to take black cumin oil on an empty stomach or with food
• How to use black seed oil on your skin

My personal experience with black cumin seed oil

Quickly, I’ll share that this cold and flu remedy is new to me. I found black seed oil in the older notes on my doctor’s private forum.

We saw really quick and amazing results.

My mom’s in her 80s and had a nasty cold virus that went into her lungs. She asked me what to take for it. My old go-to was N-acetylcysteine (NAC), because it can prevent coughs from harboring in the lungs dangerously.

But I consulted my doctor’s website notes because I only had a few doses of NAC left.

I learned that black cumin seed oil is good for coughs, all respiratory and sinus issues and fever. My mom was able to quickly find it at our local natural grocery store.

How black seed oil affected our family

My mom started black seed oil and had immediate relief. Formerly her cough had felt scary, jarring to her ribs and unproductive. Using black seed oil reduced the cough by about 85%, so she just had a very occasional mild cough while she healed.

I then also used it on my teenage son who contracted the same virus, and it almost completely prevented the cough that went with the virus.

For me, when taken in the morning, it helped my lungs create a productive cough, and then my cough was gone all day. At night, it prevented and improved my cough so I could sleep well all night without any coughing.

Black cumin oil is a new first aid kit item that I now keep in our fridge for when we may need it.

(And I’m experimenting with it topically, including on my face.)

What is black cumin seed oil

Also referred to as black seed oil, or Nigella sativa Linnen, this natural remedy is obtained from the seeds of the black cumin plant — native to Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Renowned for a compound called thymoquinone, black seed oil’s actions are anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-viral, antibacterial and more.

Going back thousands of years, practitioners continue to use it to treat asthma, allergies, brain function, high blood pressure and cholesterol, digestion, diabetes, fungus, the immune system, joint health, mold, sinusitis, skin issues, viruses and symptoms with unknown causes.

Why to take black cumin seed oil for various cold and flu symptoms

The best reason to consider taking black seed oil is: Results. This natural remedy delivers time-tested results, but it’s also gentle.

Secondly, for lung issues, like a bad cough or COPD, or wanting to prevent a cough — the lungs are one of the hardest organs to reach when sickness hits. The fact that this natural remedy can reach and address lung issues makes it a breakthrough remedy.

And while NAC (which I’ve used for lung issues in the past) can be helpful, it may not have the same long term or acute benefits. Black seed oil may be the better remedy (plus, it’s less expensive).

Additionally, black seed oil has been shown to improve liver health.

Quinones in black seed oil

As mentioned, black seed oil contains a potent amount of thymoquinone.

The class of compounds called quinones have Vitamin K activity, so may have deeper benefits for bone and blood health.

How to Take Black Cumin Seed Oil: What’s the best dose

Most people take 1 to 2.5 grams of black seed oil daily.

Most bottles of bulk black seed oil tell you to take only one teaspoon (500mg) twice daily.

You can also buy capsules, in which case the dose varies based on milligrams per softgel.

Personally, we took the higher doses just to start. We began with two to three teaspoons twice daily, and then when symptoms abated, we resumed with the lower recommended dose until we were well.

Should you take black cumin seed oil on an empty stomach

Interestingly, the answer is different for different people.

Most people should take it on an empty stomach, and will derive a slightly better benefit from doing so.

But some will find it causes acid reflux, heartburn or other stomach upset. If you suspect your GI tract is more sensitive, it’s also fine to take with food. And some sources recommend that.

If you can take it on an empty stomach without symptoms, that’s better — for absorption and effectiveness.

Contraindications with black seed oil

Pregnant and breastfeeding women: Most medical sources advise to avoid taking black seed oil. In pregnant women, black seeds may slow down uterine contractions or even stop them if taken in large amounts. Consult your doctor, as traditional medicine used the oil to increase milk production.

BSO may also interact with certain medications.

Which black seed oil to buy

Choose organic virgin cold pressed black cumin seed oil (find it here) that’s sold in the refrigerator section. (Then store it in the fridge.)

This product is excellent.

Black seed oil tastes and smells a little like slightly spicy motor oil (LOL), so if you prefer the capsules, this product is a great one.

How to Use Black Seed Oil for Skin

Some sources suggest diluting black seed oil with another oil, like sweet almond or clear jojoba, to make it more gentle.

Black seed oil may help topically with acne, eczema, psoriasis and vitiligo, as well as skin infections. 

Cumin oil may be used daily in one’s skin care routine to cleanse, moisturize and manage skin irritations.

Known for its wound-healing effects, it may help speed wound healing, prevent bacterial infections, reduce tissue damage, comfort and reduce burn damage and prevent scar formation.

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