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Complementary medicine: Category D 33.5 Unani Medicine. The pharmacological action of Blackseed is based on the Unani-Tibb philosophy | Proprietary name: Tibb Blackseed Capsules. Composition per tablet: Nigella sativa 450 mg | Proprietary name: Blackseed Pure Oil Contains 100 ml pure Cumin Seed Oil. This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by the SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use. YDBLC001-01