topicBlack Seed Blood Glucose Randomized Trial
claimQuality assessment, including risk of bias, was performed using the Jadad checklist.
evidence level1
citationDashti S (2026)
sourceHerbal compounds in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome: an updated systematic review.
topicBlack Seed Blood Glucose Randomized Trial
claimBACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age and one of the important causes of infertility due to a lack of ovulation.
evidence level1
citationDashti S (2026)
sourceHerbal compounds in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome: an updated systematic review.
topicBlack Seed Blood Glucose Randomized Trial
claimOBJECTIVE: Given the consideration of herbal medicines in the treatment of this condition, this systematic review was conducted to investigate the effect of herbal compounds on the treatment of PCOS.
evidence level1
citationDashti S (2026)
sourceHerbal compounds in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome: an updated systematic review.
topicBlack Seed Blood Glucose Randomized Trial
claimSome of these phytochemicals are unique to specific H/S, for example, piperine is exclusively found in black pepper, while cinnamaldehyde and coumarin are only found in cinnamon.
evidence level3
citationHuang Yudai (2026)
sourcePhytochemicals From Herbs and Spices: Their Absorption, Metabolism, and Relationship to Clinical Outcomes
topicBlack Seed Blood Glucose Randomized Trial
claimAlternatively, other phytochemicals are found in different amounts in a variety of H/S, such as hydroxycinnamic acids and hydroxybenzoic acids, presenting in both the Italian herb mixture and cinnamon.
evidence level3
citationHuang Yudai (2026)
sourcePhytochemicals From Herbs and Spices: Their Absorption, Metabolism, and Relationship to Clinical Outcomes
topicBlack Seed Blood Glucose Randomized Trial
claimTerpenoids were only found in the Italian herb mixture, with a concentration of 498.6 ± 29.9 mg per 100 g.
evidence level3
citationHuang Yudai (2026)
sourcePhytochemicals From Herbs and Spices: Their Absorption, Metabolism, and Relationship to Clinical Outcomes
topicBlack Seed Blood Glucose Randomized Trial
claimHerbs and spices (H/S) have been utilized as folk medicine in different parts of the world for centuries and have significance in cultural, religious and traditional healing practices.
evidence level3
citationHuang Yudai (2026)
sourcePhytochemicals From Herbs and Spices: Their Absorption, Metabolism, and Relationship to Clinical Outcomes