Indus OrganicsNigella Sativa, 1 Lb, Black Seeds, Black Cumin, Premium Grade, High Purity, Freshly Packed

I decided to try these after reading up on the studies that have shown the benefit for Type II Diabetics. My experience has been startling. My blood sugars have dropped drastically in this past month or so of using this.. I've tested often to verify these findings over time, but even my diabetic counselor from the clinic is impressed and is going to suggest this to some of her other patients.I have been on a stable routine of long acting Lantus for some months now, and then used the fast acting Novolog for higher carb meals. However, since about two weeks after starting the daily use of black seed, I've no longer required the Novolog. Before using black seed my blood sugar would raise over 80 points when I tested it 2 hrs after eating 8 cups of popcorn. Now my blood sugar raises about 30 points 2 hours after consuming that same amount of popcorn. I've seen the same results with other foods that I've taken.Another interesting thing that I've noticed is that I use to get very shaky when my blood sugars would drop into the 80s and by the time they had dropped into the 70s I could no longer hold onto things due to the tremors. Now I wake up with fasting sugars in the low 70s and no shaking or signs of hypoglycemia. My counselor is advocating a drop in Lantus at this point.I make an overnight oatmeal in the slow cooker and I add black seed to that oatmeal, then add 1/2 teaspoon of raw seed to the bowl when I dish it up, along with 1 rounded tsp of Ceylon cinnamon which I purchase here as well (Frontier organic ). The cinnamon usage had helped to bring my blood sugars down a bit, but that effect had stabilized several months ago. The black seed dropped my overall sugars even more significantly than the cinnamon. Both are good tools to have in a diabetic's arsenal however.I've read that these seeds need to be toasted or they are bitter and can cause stomach irritation. This frustrated me when I read it right after buying these because I didn't want to have to go through the annoyance of having to toast these before I could use them. So I didn't. I've not had any trouble with stomach irritation, but I'm always consuming them with my oatmeal/grain mix. The raw seed that I add does have a strong flavor. I make a point to chew them well to release the oils and beneficial properties. They remind me of celery seed...somewhat bitter, but not distressingly so. Perhaps because the flavor of the oatmeal I make is so pleasing that it plays down the more negative taste issues that I've read about.I'm more than happy to answer any questions that anyone may have. The oatmeal in the slow cooker is so easy and makes a great start to the day for those of us that are not in possession of an abundance of energy right away in the morning. I tend not to eat right away because the energy required to prepare something right after getting up, just isn't there. The overnight oatmeal is the perfect solution for that problem, and now the simplest way to get the black seed in my system on a consistent basis. I use organic grains (steel cut oats, quinoa, flax seed, pearled barley, buckwheat groats, black seed) and dried fruit, coconut oil to coat the crock, and 2 diced apples. Be happy to share the exact recipe for those that would like to know.

Very healthy ... helps prevent and/or cure many illnesses .. have been used for milleniums from the Pharoahs of Egypt to the people in IndiaWe should be using it more here in the USA.

This item had webs, clumps and small white worms in it and I did not see it until I opened it and I am several days past amazon return policy. This company’s last bottle was very hood but if they will not replace defective product???

Love these seeds. Great health benefits, AND for those who are interested, these seeds do sprout! You can plant these!

I use these seeds in Indian cuisine and some other dishes and people can’t figure out my secret ingredient! Lasts me years as a single person. I keep it in the refrigerator.

This item is too old. I will have to discard it.

Didn’t hold true for any of the health benefits touted on the internet, in fact it seemed to make some of my issues worse. Threw most of it out.

time will tell....this product is excellent quality...these seeds are strong, well what do I do take a teaspoon? for gosh sake they are just seeds...so I ground up enough to fill the small coffee bean grinder twice...now I couldnt finish them, too strong tasting, so I put them in the whole spagetti with parmesan cheese...that solved the problem of eating a bowlful and I wasn't sure what to expect but I got unconstipated so my blood pressure is down and it helps brain concentration...I don't know about magical blackseeds that cure diabetes but if you got diabetes from McDonalds or candy I guess lot's of seeds and dark green spinach or wheat grass juice would clear it up. It did for me, but these people talk about a teaspoon a day....UM??? confusing to me, I just eat seeds if I want to eat seeds, like a meal. Flax...yes you can, two coffee grinder's full, and a cup of dried blended mashed apricots and cinnamon...there's a meal I never forget to buy. But these seeds are strong, and will take creativity and I don't have to because I was satisfied with them filling up my spagetti bowl. From the strength of the taste,I would say they might be somewhat antiseptic also. Not a herbal or a root, but if anyone grows these I would love to see it. photos or hands on.