Simple Life NutritionOrganic Black Cumin Seed Capsules - Support Cardiovascular and Respiratory System - Cold Pressed Nigella Contains Thymoquinone Powerful Antioxidant - Non GMO - 60 Caps

I like this softgel form way more than the raw cumin oil, easier to take and seems to work faster.

you can smell the bitterness but it works.

I am not all familiar with black cumin seed oil, and expected something smelling similar to ground or whole cumin seeds. There was no indication from the smell of the capsule that it is from cumin seeds. However, that said, the oil was not an unpleasant taste or smell. The product touts immune system support which is why I ordered it. It also promises skin and joint health, as well as cardiovascular health. I am giving it a try for first time, so will see, in due course what I learn from this product.

The media could not be loaded.  I recently read that Black Seed Cumin Oil has anti-inflammatory properties which may help soothe eczema symptoms. I have eczema on the palm of my right hand and I would like to rid of the symptoms using natural remedies. This is the reason for my Simple Life’s Nutrition Organic Black Cumin Seed Capsules purchase.Along with these Black Seed Cumin Oil Capsules, I’m using two other topical remedies for eczema relief also purchased on Amazon; Manuka Honey Cream (search on Amazon for item number: B09RYZ9PPD) and DR.ATO Apple Cider Vinegar Wash (search on Amazon for item number: B08DFPMQHF).For one week now, I’ve been taking one BSO capsule per day (even though the recommended dosage is for 2 capsules per day) along with washing my hands with Dr. Ato’s ACV Wash and using the Manuka Honey Cream afterward, a regime that I began 2 weeks ago. Since using all three products combined, I have been experiencing an improvement in the condition of my eczema ridden hand.I may raise the dosage of the BSO capsules to the recommended 2 capsule/day amount to see if that will help things further along but I’m a little apprehensive about doing so mainly because these BSO capsules do make me burp quite a bit. I do find the scent of them (and my burps) to be rather unpleasant too but nothing overly offensive that it prohibits me from taking them. Other than that, I haven’t had any negative side effects and will continue to take them for the eczema and other health benefits.

To me, capsule form is the only way to take a black seed oil supplement, because it tastes awful in liquid form. These have no unpleasant smell or taste, and do not seem to negatively impact my digestive system in any way. I take them mostly for the cardiovascular benefits and for possibly helping to lower blood sugar levels (and although I am not diabetic, this supplement should not be counted on for that) and not so much for immune system support, as I have always had a very strong immune system.They're a mid-size capsule, and easy to swallow, but that's the odd thing; these are not gel caps or soft gels like others I've used, but actual two-part hard-shell capsules of the type that are usually used for powdered forms of medications. I've never seen that before for a liquid, and I suppose because of the way they need to be filled, each capsule contains a significant air bubble. The same amount of oil could have easily been supplied in a significantly smaller soft gel. I don't suppose it matters much, but it is strange.The price on these seems to be about average for products of this variety, and they are packaged in a well-sealed bottle with excess space and a chunk of cotton stuffing to keep them from rattling around. Luckily, between the extra air space and the cotton in the bottle, when my bottle got badly crushed in its plastic shipping envelope, it did not break any of the capsules or cause them to leak, or the entire bottle would have been a loss. I know Amazon ships in flimsy plastic envelopes to save material and shipping costs, but wow, a lot of stuff must be getting destroyed!

Black seed oil is a really good supplement to have on hand. These are easy to swallow and no stomach upset. GreenMedInfo has indexed salient research, available to view on their Black Seed (Nigella Sativa) page, on well over 40 health conditions that may be benefited from the use of the herb, including over 20 distinct pharmacological actions it expresses, such as:Analgesic (Pain-Killing)Anti-BacterialAnti-InflammatoryAnti-UlcerAnti-CholinergicAnti-FungalAnt-HypertensiveAntioxidantAntispasmodicAntiviralBronchodilatorGluconeogenesis Inhibitor (Anti-Diabetic)Hepatoprotective (Liver Protecting)HypotensiveInsulin SensitisingInterferon InducerLeukotriene AntagonistRenoprotective (Kidney Protecting)Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha Inhibitor

Not as beneficial as needed

There is nothing on the bottle which says this supplement is organic but on the product page it suggests that something is organic, I'm not sure whether that is the capsule or the actual oil. We could use some clarification there.Otherwise, I'm taking these to strengthen my joints and bones and it also seems to help me sleep better. I am a big fan of black cumin seed oil and will continue to take it daily. I believe if everyone took this each day, the world would be a healthier place for all. Good stuff all around.