With 1 in 5 Australians suffering from allergic disease, this chronic condition is developing the quickest. Asthma, eczema, hay fever, and allergic rhinitis are some common manifestations of symptoms that might be chronic or seasonal (typically made worse in the spring and summer). Allergies may be extremely crippling in addition to being irritating. For allergy patients, over-the-counter antihistamines are frequently the first line of treatment, and while they can be helpful in some cases, they do have some drawbacks. However, there is also black seed oil Australia which can be effective for asthma and allergies according to some studies.
The annual blooming plant Nigella sativa (NS), a member of the Ranunculaceae family, is indigenous to South Asia. Various regions of the Mediterranean, southern Europe, and northern Africa also cultivate and use it. Nigella sativa, also called black cumin seed, has a long history of usage in folk medicine and traditional dishes.
The seeds can also be cooked or crushed and combined with honey, water, or milk in addition to being consumed plain.
The seeds have a long history of use for treating a number of illnesses, such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, chronic hives, eczema, histamine intolerance, rheumatoid arthritis, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, pain, headaches, and migraines, as well as gastrointestinal disturbances, period pain, and male infertility. Supplementing with the seed oil has been shown in scientific research to support the herb's traditional use to treat allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, and other histamine-related diseases. In particular, studies have discovered a decrease in symptoms including recurrent hives, bronchial asthma, atopic eczema, runny nose, and itching.
It is believed that NS seeds have anti-histaminic, anti-inflammatory, and immune-boosting properties. TQ is thought to be responsible for the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, in part by preventing inducible nitric oxide from being produced in response to oxidative stress. TQ interacts synergistically with glutathione, NAD, and NADPH to inhibit 5-lipoxygenase, which is particularly significant to asthma.
TNF-a, interleukin (IL)-6, and IL-1b production can be altered by TQ and other components of NS oil, according to animal research. A polymer of TQ called nigellone has been demonstrated to stop mast cells from releasing histamine, making it useful for treating allergies, asthma, and bronchitis. Additionally, nigellone seems to have antileukotriene effects.
Oral NS therapy has been proven in numerous studies to improve allergy diseases. After giving 5ml of oil orally to allergic patients for 30 days, sneezing, itching, turbinate hypertrophy and congestion, and mucosal pallor were significantly decreased. It has also been demonstrated to result in a reduction in blood eosinophils.
Caveats for Clinical Use
When taken as directed, NS seems to be safe. It can inhibit cytochrome P450, thus individuals taking medications that are similarly metabolised should take caution when taking it. Rare side effects do occur. When applied topically, nasal dryness has been reported; when taken internally, nausea, headaches, and insomnia have been reported. The typical dosage is roughly 50 mg/kg/d, however dosages can range from 40 to 80 mg/kg each day. Many researchers used the oil at a dosage of 500 mg three times each day.
Not all doctors have prescribes for Nigella Sativa, and rarely use this to boost the efficiency of sublingual immunotherapy. However, research and discoveries suggest there are numerous benefits of this herb. Since patients have so few options besides nasal steroids or nasal antihistamines, mostly experts suggest it for topical nasal usage. This is undoubtedly the best application for integrative therapies, and researchers are optimistic that it will result in better patient results overall.
