Is there solid research on black seed oil? Yes! There are approximately 1,000+ clinical studies since the mid 1960’s on how black seed oil helps with different conditions, including maximizing healthy cell activity, which helps to support our immune system.

Fasting glucose, Insulin Resistance, HbA1C: In this study, taking 2 grams of Nigella sativa a day (which is equal in dosage to 4  Morphus ThymoQuin® softgels) showed “significant decreases in HbA1 without significant change in body weight. Fasting blood glucose was reduced by an average of 45, 62 and 56 mg/dl at 4, 8 and 12 weeks respectively. HbAlC was reduced by 1.52% at the end of the 12 weeks of treatment (P<0.0001). Insulin resistance calculated by HOMA2 was reduced significantly (P<0.01), while B-cell function was increased (P<0.02) at 12 weeks of treatment.” This study looked at 43 patients with type 2 diabetes who took 500mg of black seed oil 2x/day for 8 weeks. The results were as follows: “Compared with the placebo, the N. sativa oil significantly decreased Fasting Blood sugar, HbA1, total cholesterol, Triglycerides, LDL-c, BMI, waist circumference and DBP (blood pressure).”

Metabolic Syndrome in Menopausal women: This study looked at 30 women in menopause between the ages of 45 and 60. They were given 1 gram a day (equivalent to 2 Morphus ThymoQuin® softgels) over an 8 week period. Here were the results: Significant improvement was observed in total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and blood glucose. The conclusion: These results suggested that treatment with N. sativa exert a protective effect by improving lipid profile and blood glucose which are in higher risk to be elevated during menopausal period.”

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): This study looked at 50 people who took 2 grams of black seed oil a day (which is equal in dosage to 4  Morphus ThymoQuin® softgels). The results were as follows: “Results have shown that two gram/day consumption of Nigella sativa can reduce inflammatory biomarkers in patients with NAFLD.” Another study looked at 44 people with NAFLD and showed, “NS (black) seed oil supplements may decrease the liver enzymes and lipid profiles in the patients with NAFLD and play a protective role in the liver via reducing the inflammation in this group of patients.”

Blood Pressure: This study looked at taking 100 to 200mg of black seed oil 2x a day for 8 weeks. The results showed it helped to lower blood pressure for those people with mild hypertension.

Heart Disease: This study looked at 60 patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) for 8 weeks. They received 2 grams of black seed oil (equivalent to 4 Morphus ThymoQuin® softgels) a day. The results were as follows: “NS significantly reduced weight, body mass index, waist circumference, hip circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, systolic, diastolic blood pressure and fasting blood glucose as compared with the placebo group. The results indicate a potential beneficiary effect of NS on the metabolic parameters in CAD patients including improvements in anthropometric indices, blood pressure, and FBS.”

Osteoporosis & Bone Health: This animal study showed the benefits of taking black seed oil and its ability to reverse osteoporosis in rats without ovaries. The study, which took place over a 12-week period, looked at the rats for 4 weeks before removing their ovaries, and again for another 8 weeks after. The results: “Nigella sativa reverses osteoporosis in ovariectomized rats, which could be attributed to its high content of unsaturated fatty acids as well as its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Allergies / Hay fever (allergic rhinitis): This study with 66 individuals showed an improvement in “congestion, nasal itching, runny nose, sneezing attacks, turbinate hypertrophy, and mucosal pallor during the first 2 weeks (day 15).”

BMI, LDL, Triglycerides and HDL for Patients with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: This study showed “Treatment with Nigella sativa significantly reduced body weight and body mass index (BMI). Serum concentrations of low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) and triglyceride (TG) also decreased in Nigella sativa-treated group after 8 weeks; while serum high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) significantly increased after treatment with Nigella sativa (P < 0.05). None of these changes had been observed in placebo treated group.”

Memory, Attention and Cognition: This study showed an improvement in brain health when taking 500mg of black seed oil 2x/day for nine weeks. “The current study demonstrates the role of NS in enhancing memory, attention and cognition.” 

Arthritis and Joint Pain: This study showed how “treatment with NS led to significant reduction of the serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) level and DAS-28 score and an improved number of swollen joints compared with baseline and placebo groups.”

Skin Health: You can read about its incredible skin health benefits here.

Is there solid research on TriNutra’s ThymoQuinblack seed oil? Yes!

A study published in 2019 (Licari M, Raffaele M, Rosman Z, et al., J Nutr Food Sci 2019, 9:1), showed an improvement in fasting glucose, a decrease in LDL-C & oxidized LDL/HDL, maintenance of healthy blood pressure, and a decrease in hepatic (liver) fat, therefore supporting healthy liver function.*

Another study published in Food Science and Nutrition Research in 2020, showed an improvement in healthy blood pressure and heart rate after 6 weeks of supplementation with Thymoquin® in healthy people.

Another study showed how Thymoquin® reduced salivary cortisol levels in athletes.

A study published in 2022 showed how ThymoQuin® 3% has been shown to work in tandem with omega-3 oils to help improve their anti-inflammatory activity. We recommend trying it with our Omega 3-T for added anti-inflammatory benefits.

Research also showed how Thymoquin® can help to improve mood.

Research also shows taking ThymoQuin® with vitamin D can help to reduce TNF-a, a protein involved in systemic inflammation.

Black Seed Oil (Nigella Sativa) ThymoQuin® 500mg

Thymoquinone 15mg

Other Ingredients: Modified Tapioca Starch, Glycerin, Purified Water, Annatto

ThymoQuin® is a registered trademark of TriNutra®.

ThymoQuin is a patented composition

Take 1-2 softgels per day on an empty stomach (at least 30 minutes before food or 2 hours after food).

What is black seed oil? Black seed oil or black cumin seed oil, is the oil extracted from these seeds. Scientific research has found that the oil contains high concentrations of antioxidants. Morphus Thymoquin® black seed oil is composed of Palmitic Acid, Oleic Acid and Linoleic Acid.

What does full-spectrum mean? Full spectrum black seed oil means we use the whole plant and not just isolated parts of it. It is believed that black seed oil has over 100 healing components. In addition to its active ingredient, thymoquinone, it also contains P-cymene, carvacrol, free fatty acids, sterols, saponins, Novel lipids, and oils, which work together to provide its powerful benefits.

How is Morphus’ ThymoQuin® black seed oil extracted? Our black seed oil uses a cold-pressed extraction method that slowly presses the plant’s seeds at room temperature. No harsh chemicals or solvents are used anywhere in the process, and because we don’t use heat to extract the oil, the quality of our oil is high, meeting the recent USP monograph for standardized black cumin seed oil and its integrity is maintained.

What makes Morphus’ ThymoQuin® black seed oil different from other black seed oils on the market? Great question, and one we pride ourselves on answering. Our black seed oil is a branded ingredient called ThymoQuin®. ThymoQuin® is a well-researched ingredient that contains a high concentration of thymoquinone (it is standardized to 3%), and in some cases it contains up to 2 to 3 times the amount of other brands. We purchase our black seed oil from TriNutra™, the company that grows and extracts our black seed oil so you can be sure you’re getting a top quality farm-to-table ingredient and product.

Why does the 3% standardization matter? Studies show that this percentage of thymoquinone combined with low levels of free fatty acids (less than 2% compared to 8% in other brands), provides increased anti-inflammatory benefits over other black seed oil brands on the market. Morphus’ ThymoQuin® 3% has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties when compared to other black seed oil products with lower levels of thymoquinone. This proves a 3% standardization process improves its benefits.