Black Cumin Seed Organic Oil Virgin 100ml Fresh-Pressed

Black cumin is commonly referred to as black cumin seed oil, black onion seed, black caraway, and black sesame seed, Nigella, love-in-a-mist, fennel flower, black cumin, black coriander, but only Nigella Sativa is true black cumin.

Black seed oil was found in Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun's tomb, dating back to approximately 3,300 years ago. In Arabic cultures, black cumin is known as Habbatul barakah, meaning the "seed of blessing." It is also believed that the Islamic prophet Mohammed said of it that it is "a remedy for all diseases except death."

Black cumin oil contains powerful antioxidants as well as beneficial B vitamins and acids, it helps to support the immune system. Black Cumin seed oil is rich in omega 6 and 9, vitamin B1, B2, B3, folic acid and many minerals including iron and calcium. Nigella Sativa seeds are carminative, meaning they aid in digestion and may decrease gas, bloating and stomach pain. Thymoquinone in Nigella Sativa seeds has also been shown to have a protective effect on the heart, promote healthy cholesterol levels and help normalize blood pressure.

The giveaway of the quality of many oils such as carrier and essential oils, is the colour that can be the clue to the quality of black seed cumin oil. A faint, almost translucent yellow black seed cumin oil is a sign of poor quality, while a dark brown hue will indicate premium version. In order for it to be fully effective, anything other than dark-hued black seed cumin oil should always be avoided. There is a link below to a blog written about Black cumin oil and the benefits. Here you can also find pictures of a good quality black cumin oil compared with a lesser quality one.

Five Benefits of Black Cumin Seed Oil

Experts often recommend taking one teaspoon of the oil alone or with hot tea one hour before meals once or twice daily.