Exploring the short-term influence of a proprietary oil extract of black cumin (Nigella sativa) on non-restorative sleep: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled actigraphy study

BackgroundNigella sativa (black cumin, or black seed) is popularly known as the seed of blessings in the Arab system of medicine. Though not widely recommended for sleep, a unique proprietary black cumin extract (BlaQmax®/ThymoDream™; BCO-5) has been shown to be helpful in the management of stress a...

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Main Authors: M. E. Mohan, Mohind C. Mohan, Prathibha Prabhakaran, S. Syam Das, I. M. Krishnakumar, P. S. Baby Chakrapani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1200118/full