Black Cumin Seed Oil
Botanical name: Nigella sativa L.
Plant part: Seeds
Cultivation: Organic
Extraction: Cold compressed, Unrefined, Virgin
Product description:
Black cumin seed a.k.a The Blessed Seed, Nigella seed, Black seed, Black Caraway has been used for many centuries in the Middle East, the Mediterranean and India.
A Prophetic Medicine as recommended 1400 years ago by the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.O.H). In his divine wisdom he said - "Use the Black Seed for indeed, it is a cure for all diseases except death." Saheeh al-Bukharee 7:591
Queen Nefertiti, renowned for her stunning beauty, used black seed oil, likely due to its abilities to treat many skin issues, strengthen and bring luster to hair and nails.
Healing:
- Beneficial analgesic properties
- Beneficial anti asthmatic properties
- Beneficial anti allergenic properties
- Beneficial aphrodisiac properties
Skin care:
- Aids dry/oily/sensitive skin
- Beneficial antioxidant properties
- Helps purify and clarify the complexion
- Helps treat boils and warts
- Helps seal in moisture and nourish devitalized skin
Hair care:
- Helps treat dandruff
- Helps improve hair growth rates and fullness
- Helps reduce hair shedding and restore hair loss
- Helps restore hair loss
- Helps stimulate and strengthens hair follicles for healthier hair
Product colour: Golden brown
Aroma: Mild, earthy, peppery/spicy, woody
Fatty Acid Composition & Comodogenic rating:
Linoleic acid– 53.08%
Linolenic acid– 0.24%
Oleic acid– 21.7%
Comedogenic Rating– 2
Blends well with:
Citrus oils e.g. Bergamot, Lemon, Lime, Orange etc and Herbaceous oils e.g. Helichrysum, Citronella Java etc.
Generally known to be safe, should be avoided by Pregnant women and children