British herbalists increasingly advise people to use Black Seed Oil for a plethora of health issues. They would, however, typically advise people to take a break from the oil every few months. Yet many users have become fearful of using Strong Black Seed Oil as they fear it may be too powerful for their systems to handle. But what do British herbalists have to say about the potency debate currently dividing many users?
Regular Versus Strong Black Seed Oil: What Is The Difference?
Black Seed Oil can come in various strengths. The oil’s ‘strength’ is based on the concentration of beneficial compounds like thymoquinone found in the oil.
Regular Black Seed Oil
The most common Black Seed Oils found on the market have a thymoquinone content of anything between 0,4% to 1,1% although it can vary and go up to 2,45% and still be considered ‘regular’. These ‘regular’ Black Seed Oils are generally used daily to support your daily health, and to promote general health and wellness. They offer a good amount of immune support and aid in your body’s digestive processes.
Strong Black Seed Oil
Depending on the volatility of the various components in an oil, like the percentage of thymoquinone, you can find various stronger Black Seed Oils on the market. These oils typically have a volatile oil content that is over 3%. You may even find some oils that have a considerably higher volatility.
People using these strong oils may usually do so to help address specific health issues or to promote a stronger detoxification process. Because stronger Black Seed Oils are more powerful than regular oils, you may often see quicker results when using them. They do, however, also increase your risk of showing stronger detoxification symptoms. Nausea is an example of this.
For those wanting to use a stronger Black Seed Oil product, it is usually advised that you start with a regular oil and slowly work your way up to a stronger product. You should also, when starting on a Black Seed Oil protocol, start with a low dosage and gradually work your way up to a normal dosage.
The View Of British Herbalists When Using Black Seed Oil
British herbalists acknowledge the numerous benefits of Back Seed Oil when taken daily. And because no data currently exists about long-term use, they generally recommend that you take a short break from the oil every few months. This break does not necessarily apply to the use of the oil or even the seeds in culinary uses.
Interestingly, the Prophet Mohammed, someone who advocated for the use of Nigella sativa and who referred to it as ‘the cure for everything except death’ and who took the oil daily, also recommenced a break every four to six months for about three weeks, so that you do not get accustomed to it.
This is interesting as it is 100% in line with what British herbalists advocate.
Why People Use Stronger Forms Of Black Seed Oil
While regular Black Seed Oil has a gentle effect on supporting your general health and wellness, British herbalists may often recommend a stronger variant to help you deal with certain health issues. Examples include anti-inflammatory health issues like rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and acne when used topically. This oil is also highly effective against certain types of fungi and bacteria while boosting immune health and your body’s digestive process.
While you can get similar beneficial results when using the regular oil, the stronger version may speed up the beneficial results you are looking for.
What Strong Black Seed Oil Users Need To Take Into Consideration
British herbalists recommend that people who start using Strong Black Seed Oil for health issues should consider a few things before making their purchase.
Increased Risk Of Side Effects
Taking Strong Black Seed Oil may initially result in certain mild side effects. These include bloating, digestive issues and nausea. If this happens, a milder dose may alleviate the issue. You could also consider using a milder Black Seed Oil until your body adjusts.
Oil Variation
Another consideration is that the oils of different brands may vary. This is because the potency depends on the oil’s chemical composition. Thymoquinone percentages may vary from one brand’s strong or stronger oil to another.
This discrepancy depends on various factors. These include how the seeds are grown, harvested, and processed, to the climate in which they are grown and the soil type. These differences can hugely affect the resulting oil’s volatility and thus strength. This is also the main reason why you cannot establish a ‘universal’ dosage for Black Seed Oil.
Health Issues
People with pre-existing health conditions may need to be vigilant when using strong Black Seed Oil. Examples of these conditions include:
· Hypotension, i.e., low blood pressure. This is because the oil has a blood pressure-lowering effect. This is due to the oil’s antioxidant properties, diuretic properties, and its relaxing effect on blood vessels.
· Hypoglycaemia, i.e., low blood sugar. The oil lowers blood sugar levels and reduces your fasting blood glucose concentrations.
· Diabetics, because while the oil has a beneficial effect on insulin sensitivity and improves insulin production, a diabetic would need to be careful when taking the oil. It has a similar effect on the body as current diabetic medications. Taking both strong Black Seed Oil and diabetic medication could thus influence your blood sugar levels and insulin production. You should thus only take this supplement with the knowledge of your healthcare provider, as they may need to adjust your current medication.
· Bleeding disorders like Haemophilia, Von Willebrand Disease, and Thrombocytopenia. The oil may slow down blood clotting and thus increase the risk of bleeding. People who will soon undergo surgery should thus also avoid taking the oil for the same reasons.
Current Medications
Strong Black Seed Oil may have an interaction with some medications. We have already discussed its interaction with diabetes medications. But it could also interact with blood pressure drugs and blood thinners like warfarin, for example.
People currently using diuretics should also be wary when taking strong Black Seed Oil because the oil also has a diuretic effect. Similarly, people on antidepressants containing serotonin should also only use a stronger Black Seed Oil with their healthcare provider’s knowledge. The oil naturally increases your brain’s serotonin levels. Too much serotonin may cause a condition known as Serotonin Syndrome.
Symptoms of Serotonin Syndrome include hallucinations, a rapid heart rate, agitation, and, in severe cases, seizures.
In Closing
Many British herbalists consider regular Black Seed Oil a safer option for most people to use. They also see strong Black Seed Oil as a complementary treatment, i.e., adjunct therapy alongside conventional medicine.
If you have an existing medical issue and take conventional medications to treat it, talking to your healthcare provider before taking strong Black Seed Oil is strongly recommended. Taking the oil may interfere with the medication and do more harm than good. Your healthcare provider may advise using the oil as a complement to your current treatment and adjust your conventional medicine to take the oil’s effects into account.
When considering a stronger form of Black Seed Oil for the first time, it is often better to err on the side of caution. First-time users may rather decide to use the regular version of the oil until their bodies get used to its interactions with the body and its different processes.
