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Tuesday, June 10, 2008

HOW NIGELLA SATIVA IS HELPFUL IN THE TREATMENT OF METABOLIC SYNDROME ?

Nigella sativa or black cumin or "kalonji" is an annual herbacious plant. Its oil is extracted from seeds and used for the treatment of various disordes. It has got various chemical compounds which help in metabolic syndrome by various ways
1. Its insulin sensitising action
2. Improving lipid profile
3. Maintain normal blood pressure
4. Its antiobesity action
5. Its antioxidant action
It can be taken in the form of seeds as well as in the oil form. Its oil is available in the markets.

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