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4 DIFFERENT STRENGTHS OF 100% PURE BLACK SEED OIL

Everyone reacts differently to black seed oil. Here are 4 different oil strengths, making it easy for you to safely add black seed oil to your life. The strongest oil has 3.52% thymoquinone content.

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Benefits Of Black Seed Oil

How is black seed oil beneficial?

Black seed extract, which is also known as Nigella sativa oil, kalonji oil, or black cumin seed oil, is often regarded as a universal remedy. It may help with bone, skin and hair health, sleep quality, the function of both your lymphatic and immune systems, your mood, and circulation. It is also believed to improve lung function, digestion, kidney and liver function, and to promote heart health. This it may do by not only aiding in disease prevention but by addressing the issue before it takes hold. It is thus both prophylactic and curative in nature.

Nutritional benefits of black seed oil

Black seeds and the oil derived from them are considered functional foods. This implies they are safe and are often used in home remedies as a means of promoting natural health and disease prevention. It is considered powerful enough to treat certain chronic conditions in certain cultures where it is often described as a miracle herb. 

The nutritional profile of black seeds is extremely complex, with research identifying over 100 different compounds thus far. These seeds are a rich source of fatty acids, protein, ash, antioxidants, and carbohydrates.

The fatty acid analysis  of the extracted oil shows the following components:

  • 56% linoleic acid
  • 24.6% oleic acid
  • 12% palmitic acid
  • 2.5% eicosadienoic acid (EPA)
  • 3% stearic acid
  • 0.7% linolenic acid
  • 0.16% myristic acid

The Dietary Benefits of Black Cumin Seeds

Black seeds are a good source of calcium, potassium, iron, and sodium, as well as other vital minerals and amino acids. As a balanced diet is considered the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle, black seeds or a black seed supplement as part of your diet may ensure your body is not deprived of certain key nutrients needed as the raw materials or building blocks of a healthier body. Black cumin seeds (Nigella sativa) has, for thousands of years, been used for its aroma and flavour as a spice for cooking or in herbal medicine.

Black Seed Oil has been cultivated for thousands of years for its aromatic and flavourful seeds that can be used as a spice or as herbal medicine.

Health Benefits of Black Seeds

Blackseed oil has numerous health benefits that have thus far been identified.

Immune system

One of the most significant potential health benefits with regards to black seed oil is its positive effect on immune system support . Because of its potential immune system support properties, it could thus help the body with its healing process, especially in those with an under-active immune system response. This also implies benefits in the addressing of autoimmune conditions and allergies.

A healthy immune system helps your body fight numerous health conditions.

Improving blood sugar issues

Diabetes mellitus is one of the leading causes of health issues and mortality worldwide. It may impair various organ systems, thus finding adequate treatments for the condition are important. According to estimations from the World Health Organization, “…diabetes was the seventh leading cause of death in 2016.”  The main causes with regards to the condition include poor lifestyle and food choices.

Various studies on the effect of black seed oil with regards to blood sugar management show positive results, with one stating that “…a dose of 2 gm/ day of Nigella sativa might be a beneficial adjuvant to oral hypoglycemic agents in type 2 diabetic patients.“

Lymphatic decongestant

Your lymphatic system can be regarded as a cellular garbage disposal mechanism. It helps clear damaged cells and removes toxins, bacteria, viruses, and metabolic waste. It is also responsible for delivering nutrients to cells, maintaining your body’s fluid balance, and is a critical component of your immune system. An overwhelmed lymphatic system could result in such health issues as edema, swelling, inflammation, fatigue, aches, pains in joints and muscles, infections, arthritis, and even cancer.

The anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties of black seed oil may supercharge your lymph system, thereby lessening the lymph load and allowing it to perform better. An efficient lymph system helps support every organ in your body.

Recommended by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) – “there is healing in black seed  for all diseases except death.” reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 5688

Why Black Seed Oil is the Perfect Home Remedy

A regular dosage of black seed oil may help protect you against numerous health issues. As a first aid help, topical use helps calm burns, stings, bumps, and bruises while improving various skin conditions and providing pain relief. It also helps with weight loss, promotes liver health, and reduces inflammation.

The numerous pharmacological actions of black seed oil are well documented. It could be used for the following:

  • Analgesic properties : may reduce pain
  • Anxiolytic properties : may reduce feelings of anxiety
  • Anthelmintic/Vermicide/Vermifuge properties : may destroy and expel intestinal worms
  • Anti-bacterial properties : may destroy or inhibits the growth of destructive bacteria
  • Anti-inflammatory properties : may reduce inflammation
  • Anti-ulcer properties : may help replenish mucus content in the stomach wall
  • Antihistaminic properties : may relieve allergy symptoms by suppressing histamine
  • Leukotriene antagonist : may be an effective anti-inflammatory bronchoconstriction preventor
  • Antioxidant properties : may prevent or delay the damaging oxidization of the body’s cells. It is particularly useful against free radicals
  • Anti-cholinergic properties : may inhibit parasympathetic nerve impulses, reducing spasms in smooth muscles e.g. muscles in the bladder
  • Anti-spasmodic properties : may prevent or ease muscle spasms and cramps
  • Anti-tussive properties : may relieve/prevent a cough
  • Antifungal properties : Thymoquinone, a compound in black seed oil, is a highly effective photochemical against molds and fungi
  • Antiviral properties : may enhance the activity of your body’s natural antiviral protection
  • Antiparasitic properties : may be effective in addressing parasitic diseases such as those caused by helminths, amoeba, ectoparasites, parasitic fungi, and protozoa, amongst others.
  • Antimicrobial properties : may inhibits both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
  • Carminative properties : may stimulate digestion and induce the expulsion of gas from the stomach and intestines
  • Bronchodilator properties : may loosen a tight chest to make breathing easier
  • Interferon Inducer : may stimulate the production of interferons that are released when the body encounters pathogens like tumor cells, viruses, bacteria, and parasites
  • Spasmolytic properties : may relieve smooth muscle spasms
  • Diaphoretic properties : may induce perspiration during fever to cool your body down and stimulate the release of toxins
  • Diuretic properties: may increase urine production and help clean the body’s fluids
  • Emmenagogue properties : may stimulate bile production and aid in the digestive process
  • Galactagogue properties : may stimulate milk production in new mothers
  • Anti-Hypertensive/Hypotensive properties : may reduce blood pressure levels
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Inhibitor : may inhibit tumor angiogenesis and tumor growth
  • Gluconeogenesis (GNG) properties : may be seen as having anti-diabetic properties due to its action on insulin production
  • Immunomodulator properties : may help restore normal immune function
  • Lymphatic Decongestant : may help with lymphatic decongestion and thus improve immune system function
  • Gastro-protective properties : may protect the lining of the stomach
  • Hepatoprotective properties : may prevent damage to the liver
  • Renal-protective properties : may prevent damage to the kidneys
  • Hypoglycemic properties : may benefit blood sugar control

The Benefits of Omega Fatty Acids

The exact chemical compilation of black seed oil is mostly an approximation due to various factors that bear an influence. Amongst these are where the seeds are harvested. Thus far, 32 compounds have been identified. The seed oil contains high percentages of fatty acids that show antioxidant activity, making it useful in various pharmaceutical products.

Two of the fatty acids found in Nigella sativa seeds are omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids. These are important to your diet because your body is not naturally able to manufacture its own.

Omega-3, a polyunsaturated fat, may:

  • Fight anxiety and depression 
  • Improve eye health 
  • Improve brain health 
  • Fight factors relating to heart disease 
  • Reduce ADHD symptoms in children 
  • Reduce metabolic syndrome symptoms 
  • Fight inflammation 
  • Fight autoimmune conditions 
  • Help fight certain mental disorders 
  • Fight mental decline related to aging 
  • Help prevent certain cancers 
  • Reduce the percentage of fat in your liver 
  • Address bone and joint health 

Omega-6 may improve your brain function, play a role in growth and development, stimulate skin and hair growth, maintain your bone health, help regulate your metabolic processes, and maintain reproductive health. 

The Benefits of Thymoquinone

Thymoquinone is one of the most beneficial compounds in Nigella sativa with myriad health applications. 

The benefits include the following:

  • It has antioxidant properties that fight free radicals
  • It is an inflammatory agent and provides pain relief
  • The choleretic effect of thymoquinone stimulates bile production and aids metabolism
  • It has detoxing abilities
  • Its broncho-dilating effect helps prevent asthma attacks

It helps inhibit histamine secretion.

Hippocrates (5th century B.C.) regarded nigella sativa as a valuable remedy in hepatic and digestive disorders.

Prostaglandin E1 Function and Production

Your body needs omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in order to produce the hormone prostaglandin E1. This hormone is involved in inflammation, immune function, and various other biological processes. It is also necessary for regulating and balancing your immune system. It also plays a role in peripheral blood flow and bronchodilation. 

Saponin Malathion

Saponin Malathion has anti-parasitic properties  and may be of use in treating parasites in children. It also helps with nutrient absorption, stimulates appetite, aids in digestion, promotes intestinal cleansing, and facilitates bowel movement.

Nigellon

The bronchodilatory effects of nigellon found in black seeds may make it useful to those suffering from respiratory disorders  like asthma. It also has anti-histamine qualities.

Beta-sitosterol

Beta-sitosterol may help lower cholesterol levels and may also have anti-tumor and anti-carcinogenic properties. 

Vitamin B2

Your body needs vitamin B2 to use oxygen and for the metabolism of amino acids, fatty acids, and carbohydrates.

Vitamin B1 (thiamine)

Thiamine is a B vitamin complex that plays a significant role in helping your body convert and fats into energy. Vitamin B2 promotes growth and development and helps maintain proper heart, nervous system, and digestive system function. 

Vitamin B3 (niacin)

Niacin plays a role in the breakdown of fats and protein. It helps maintain muscle tone in your digestive tract and promotes nervous system, skin, hair, eye, mouth, and liver health. 

Selenium

Selenium is a trace mineral with antioxidant, antiviral, and anti-bacterial properties.  It may reduce your cancer risk, help prevent blood clots, and inhibit chromosomal damage. It may also counteract toxins and heavy metals.

B-Carotene

Your liver converts B-carotene into vitamin A which has anti-cancer properties. 

Arginine

Arginine, or L-arginine, a semi-requisite amino acid, is required for many metabolic processes. It boosts the immune system, improves blood flow, and reduces erectile dysfunction. Arginine also stimulates the release of growth hormones and insulin. 

Persian physician Ibn Sina (Avicenna) in his book “The Canon of Medicine” described the black seed as that which “stimulates the body’s energy and helps recovery from fatigue or dispiritedness”.

Compared To Allopathic Medicine

Conventional medicine focuses on treating symptoms. In other words, it does not treat the underlying issues. For example, you will get a prescription for each individual ailment. Most of these medications, however, may have side effects.

Black seed oil, on the other hand, has numerous applications without any known side effects. Although the verdict is not yet out on why, specifically, it works on so many levels, there are a number of clues. These have to do with the different compounds in the oil that address inflammation, the cause of numerous health conditions, and the fact that it offers immune system support.

There are hundreds of science-based studies on Nigella sativa and its various applications thus far, pointing to its being a potent natural healing remedy. So far, some of the conditions researched include its application with regards to:

  • Allergies & hay fever
  • Allergic rhinitis
  • Amenorrhea and irregular menstruation
  • Anxiety
  • Asthma
  • Autoimmune disorders
  • Boils and carbuncles
  • Various types of cancer
  • Candidiasis
  • Cardiovascular complications
  • Chemical weapons injury
  • Colds and flu
  • Colic
  • Constipation
  • Coughs
  • Depression
  • Diabetes type 1 & 2
  • Diabetic nephropathy
  • Diarrhea
  • Digestive and gastrointestinal problems
  • Dry skin
  • Edema
  • Epilepsy
  • Hair loss
  • Headaches
  • HIV
  • High blood pressure
  • Hormonal issues (PMS)
  • Hypertension
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Insomnia
  • Infections, including the deadly superbug, MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus)
  • Intestinal parasites
  • Kidney and bladder disease
  • Leukemia
  • Liver and gallbladder problems
  • Memory impairment, mental fatigue, lethargy, confusion
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Muscle cramps and spasms
  • Nasal congestion
  • Nausea
  • Neurotoxicity and neurodegeneration
  • Obesity / weight loss
  • Opiate addiction/withdrawal
  • Osteo-and rheumatoid arthritis
  • Pain (osteoarthritis, back, etc.)
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Sinusitis
  • Skin problems – bruises, burns, injuries, wounds, acne, eczema, neurodermatitis
  • Toothache
  • Tumors
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Weakened immune system

Using Black Seed Oil

Black seed oil can be added to any drink, making it a healthy tonic. It could also be used as-is (please refer to the dosage guide) or mixed with honey or yogurt. The oil can also be used topically and applied to the skin to deal with wounds, infections, and inflammatory conditions. For relief from respiratory infections, it can be applied as a rub to the chest area. For steam inhalation, add a small amount of black seed oil to a bowl of warm water and breathe in the vapor. Black seed oil is also available in capsule form

Side Effects of Black Seed Oil

There are no known side effects when black seed oil is used in moderation. It is not, however, recommended for use when pregnant.

Like always we recommend that you speak to a professional if you have any concerns

Frequently Asked Questions

What is black seed oil?

Black seed oil is extracted from the seeds of Nigella sativa, a plant native to southwest Asia (commonly called black cumin). Also known as black cumin seed oil or kalonji oil , nigella sativa oil is an amber-hued oil used in cooking and offers a range of health benefits.

What is black seed oil also called?

Black seed oil is extracted from the seeds of Nigella sativa,  It is commonly known as cumin seed, black caraway or fennel flower in western countries. Kalonji in Hindi and Urdu. In Arabic countries, it is habbat-as-sawda or habbat ul barakah (The Blessed Seed). It is schwarzkummel in Germany, hak jung chou in China and cörek otu in Turkey.

What is black seeds oil used for?

Uses for Black Seed Oil Black seed oil is touted as a remedy for conditions such as allergies, asthma, diabetes, headaches, high blood pressure, digestive disorders, and rheumatoid arthritis. It is also said to boost the immune system, reduce inflammation, weight loss and fight infections. The black seed oil is used topically for skin and hair concerns, such as acne, dry hair, psoriasis, hair growth, and dry skin. The uses of black seed oil can be traced long back upto 4000 years.

What black seed oil strength should I buy?

We are the only company that supplies four different strengths of the oil based on the volatile oil content. No other company gives you this choice. Mild Black Seed Oil – even though we call this ‘mild’, it typically contains 1.2% of volatile oil, which is the maximum you will find in most other brands on the market. Some have been found to be as low 0.3%. Mild is the perfect choice for an introduction to black seed and is also suitable for infants and children, as well as sensitive individuals or those whose health is compromised. Original Black Seed Oil – the original oil typically contains between 1.5% and 1.7% of volatile oil, making it stronger than the majority of oils available. If you are already familiar with black seed and need something a bit more powerful, this is a good option. Strong Black Seed Oil – our most powerful oil contains 4.3-4.9% of volatile oil. This oil is 3-4 times more powerful than most others. This potent oil is a good step up from the original and is particularly effective for asthma and respiratory problems. Extra Strong Black Seed Oil – is the most powerful black seed oıl we have found so far. The oil contains 6.3% of volatile oil.

What dose of black seed oil should I take?

You may use this as a guideline for taking the blessed seed oil.

Can I drink black seed oil?

Black seed oil can be mixed in other drinks to make a health tonic. You can also consume it raw (not more than 2-3 teaspoons a day) or mixed with honey or yogurt. The oil can also be applied to skin wounds, infections, and inflammatory conditions. For respiratory infection relief, you can also use it as a chest rub. For steam inhalation, you can add a small amount of black seed oil in a bowl of boiled water and breathing in the vapor.

How does black seed oil taste?

The black seed oil varies in taste as well. Mild black seed oil has a less pungent flavor (1.2% volatile oil content). It is the volatile oil that creates the pungency in the taste and for those who do not like the taste, this is the oil to try. If the pungency is still a problem, then there are other options available, as capsules or the blessed seed honey mix.

What is thymoquinone used for?

One of the main compounds in black seed’s volatile oil, thymoquinone is a powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory compound and have a anti-tumor impact. It is also a pain reliever that can also slow the progress of infections.

What are the side effects of black seed oil?

The side effects of Black seed oil are mild and rare. There is occasional allergic skin reaction when topically applying black seed oil and consuming it excessively. If you take one or three teaspoons of the oil every day, you will be well within the safe dose. A study, ‘Acute and chronic toxicity of Nigella sativa fixed oil’ concluded that Nigella sativa has low toxicity showed by high LD50 values, essential hepatic enzyme stability, and organ integrity. It suggests a wide margin of safety for therapeutic doses of Nigella sativa fixed oil. Please note that black seed oil is not suitable during pregnancy.

How to store the black seed oil?

From the moment that the nigella sativa seeds are pressed and the black seed oil is produced, we take great care of it to ensure that it reaches our customers at its finest quality.

The essential fatty acids in the oil can be easily destroyed by heat and prolonged exposure to air which is why it’s extremely important to store it in the right place.

Our black seed oil is best preserved in the fridge or a cool, dark place. If at any moment the oil starts to smell “old”, it has become rancid and should be thrown away immediately.

As long as you store the blessed seed oil appropriately, you don’t have anything to worry about!

Tracey Thomas

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