Black cumin seed oil isn’t new by any means, but it’s been making a splash lately as a tool for everything from weight maintenance to soothing achy joints. Here, we’ll talk all about black cumin seed oil, what it can do for you.
What is black cumin seed oil, anyway?
Black seed oil (aka black cumin seed oil, kalonji oil, or nigella sativa oil) is an amber-hued oil extracted from tiny black seeds of the flowering Nigella sativa plant that originated in Southwest Asia and has been used throughout the Middle East, Africa , and Eastern Europe.
Black cumin seeds were even found in King Tut’s tomb, and apparently they got a mention in the Old Testament as being able to cure anything but death.
But what makes the oil of these small, unassuming black cumin seeds so great?When you scan the label, you’ll notice a variety of beneficial compounds listed, including things like omega-3, -6, and -9 essential fatty acids and cholesterol-lowering plant compounds called phytosterols2.But the majority of its therapeutic perks probably have to do with a particularly potent active compound called thymoquinone3 (TQ), says Pedre, which is “an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory, anti-allergy, and immune-supporting properties.”
Today, black cumin seed oil is sold in health food stores, grocery stores, and online as a liquid oil, as gel capsules, and in a blend with other extracts such as hemp oil. To reap its varied benefits, you can ingest it or apply it topically to the skin.
Research on black seed oil (Nigella sativa) suggests that it may benefit your health in a number of ways. Here are some of the most promising discoveries so far:
1. Supports digestive health.
One of the oldest traditional uses of black cumin seeds is to promote overall digestive health, and tinctures made from black cumin seeds are often used to treat indigestion, bloating, loss of appetite, and diarrhea.
2. Helps support the endocannabinoid system.
The endocannabinoid system (the body’s “master regulatory system”) may benefit from black cumin seed oil because of its phytocannabinoid content. Phytocannabinoids are beneficial plant compounds found in black cumin seed oil, cannabis, hops, rosemary, and more.
3. Promotes healthy skin and hair.
Legend has it that the secret to Cleopatra’s glow was actually black seed oil!
Black seed oil can also be diluted with a carrier oil (or added to shampoo) and applied to the scalp to soothe and reduce flakes.
4. Helps maintain body weight.
A quick search for “black seed oil + weight loss” will reveal numerous bloggers and vloggers raving about the oil’s weight loss abilities. While this may cause some people to roll their eyes, some research suggests that black cumin seed oil may help maintain weight to some extent, or at least combat obesity risk factors.
5. Fight seasonal allergies.
Black seed oil may help relieve seasonal allergy symptoms.
6. Relieve joint pain.
Black cumin seed oil may help relieve joint pain.
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Post time: May-12-2023