Cumins are from the Umbelliferae or Apiaceae plant family, but Black Cumin (Nigella sativa) is from the Ranunculaceae (buttercup) family. The flowering Asian plant grows 20-30 cm tall with delicate blue and white flowers and large fruit containing numerous seeds. Black Cumin is commonly referred to as black seed oil, black onion seed, black caraway, black sesame seed, and other names, but only Nigella sativa is actually black cumin.
Black Cumin seeds contain over 100 beneficial nutrients, including Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. In addition to crystalline nigellone, they contain thymoquinone (TQ), beta sitosterol. myristic acid, palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, arachidonic acid, protein, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folic acid, calcium, iron, copper, zinc, and phosphorous.
This oil has powerful antihistamine-like, detoxifying, soothing, and comforting properties. It is nutritious and helps support healthy arteries, fat metabolism, and blood circulation.
Black Cumin Seed oil calms the nervous system and promotes healthy digestion.
Black Cumin Seed Oil is also good for hair and skin products and soaps.
Precautions: Should not be used by pregnant women or those who are breastfeeding. Excessive internal consumption of the oil has been known to cause liver damage.
15 ml (1/2 oz): $6.75; 30 ml (1 oz): $11.95; 50 ml: $19.95; 120 ml (4 oz): $39.95; 240 ml(8 oz): $69.95
The essential oil is composed of terpenes, esters, thymoquinone (TQ) and thymohydroquinone (THQ).
Black Cumin Seed essential oil is spasm ease, antimicrobial, anti-parasitic support, helps balance blood sugar levels; also promotes clear breathing, calms the nervous system, and is good for the digestion.
Studies performed in Spain as well as England found that Black Cumin Seed Oil is anti-inflammatory. This property is attributed to thymoquinone, which is a component in Black Cumin Seed oil. Another component ,Nigellone assists clear breathing.
References:
Buckle J, Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Healthcare. 2015, Elsevier, St. Louis, MO., p. 176.
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Hosseinzadeh H, Parvardeh S. 2004. "Anticonvulsant effects of thymoquinone, the major constituent of Nigella sativa seeds, in mice". Phytomedicine, 11(1):56-64.
Kaatabi H, Bamosa AO, Lebda FM, et al., "Favorable impact of Nigella sativa seeds on lipid profile in type 2 diabetic patients," Journal of Family and Community Medicine, vol. 19(3), pp 155-160, 2012.
Rizka A, Setiati S, Lydia A, Dewiasty E, "Effect of Nigella sativa seed extract for hypertension in elderly: a double-blind, randomized controlled trial," Acta Medica Indonesiana, vol. 49(4), pp. 307-313, 2017.
Sayeed MSB, Asaduzzaman M, Morshed H, et al, "The effect of Nigella sativa Linn. seed on memory, attention and cognition in healthy human volunteers," Journal of Ethnopharmacology, vol. 148(3), pp. 780-786, 2013.
Yimer EM. 2019. "Nigella sativa L. (Black Cumin): A promising natural remedy for wide range of illnesses." in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 12 May 2019
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