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Black Seed Oil (Nigella Sativa)
By Hwaa Irfan
Known also as fennel/Nutmeg flower, Love-Lies-Bleeding, Black Cumin/Caraway, or Roman coriander in English, the spice from which black seed oil is derived is native to Syria. Spreading from the Middle East to Africa, India, and Europe it is not to be confused with cumin, i.e. Cuminum cyminun/odorum the seed is used a popular spice in Middle Eastern cuisine, traditional and alternative medicine, and is often used to replace pepper in French cuisine. In India, the seeds may be placed amongst the linen to keep away insects, traditional Indian herbal medicine apply it as a carminative, for gastro-intestinal disorders, diabetes, inflammations, chest infections, and for fevers. In South East Morocco the seeds are used for hypertension, and diabetes.
Records reveal that it has been used for over 3, 000 years – seeds were found in the tomb of Tutankh-amun. Prophet Muhammed (SAW) said:
“Use this black seed regularly, because it has a cure for every disease except death.” (Al Bukhari)
Known as faux cumin in French, schwarzkummel (German), tikur azmud (Amharic), habbet el-barakat (Arabic), kalo jira (Bengali), Sanuj (Catalan), hak jung chou (Cantonese), siah daneh (Farsi), kalanji (Hindi), chernushka in Portuguese, and jintan hitam (Malay), black seed belongs to the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae in the plant kingdom. The firm stems bear grayish-green leaves, and white – grayish-blue flowers. The seeds have a curious three corner shape, with two flat sides, and one convex with a brown-black exterior, and a white interior. Sown in the spring, the seeds ripen around the middle of summer carrying bearing a strong, pungent aroma..Once harvested the seeds must be kept in a cool dry place.
As the use of Black seed oil has become widespread, more names have popped up including black cumin oil, nigella seed oil, and black oil. It is obtained from the seeds through cold press extraction. The oil is thick in consistency, and has a deep-dark amber color with a strong pungent aroma. It should be bought in an amber bottle which prevents light from deteriorating the therapeutic value, and has a shelf life of 6 months if kept in a stable environment, but refrigeration is recommended.
When buying the oil, make sure that it is labeled cold pressed, and solvent free because it has been known to be extracted using a petroleum-based process.
Chemical Properties
Black seed oil contains over 100 properties synergistically, and in pharmacology it has been found that it is best to use the whole oil (rather than specific properties e.g. supplement), or the crude oil extract. The chemical properties identified include:
Dithymoquinone/nigellone
Nigellicine
Nigellidine
Nigellimine
Nigellimine N-oxide
n-Nonane
n-Nonane
Thymoquinone
P-cymene
A-pinene
Thymohydroquinone
Thymol
Melanin
Stearic acids
Arginine
Methionine
Lysine
Glycine
Leucine
Phytosterols
Estragole
Carvacrol
Carvone
Limonene
α-Thujene
α-Pinene
Sabinene
4-terpineol
Citronellol
Palmitic acid
Oleic acid
Linoleic acid
Linolenic acid
Glutamic acid
Ascorbic acid
Calcium
Potassium
Sodium
Iron
Zinc
Magnesium
Selenium
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin B₂
Vitamin C
Niacin
In clinical trials, Nigellone or dithymoquinone has been found to be affective in the relief of bronchial asthma, and is effective with allergies pertaining to the lungs e.g. asthma, emphysema, congestion because nigellone acts as an inhibitor of histamine. Thymoquinone protects against nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity (pertaining to the liver) induced by either disease or chemicals. The oil has demonstrated strong anti-inflammatory qualities against encephalomyelitis, colitis, peritonitis, edema, and arthritis by suppressing prostaglandins and leukotriens which lead to inflammation.
Therapeutic Properties
Much of the therapeutic qualities of black seed oil has yet to be discovered in the medical sense, but what has been discovered includes:
Analgesic
Anti-allergenic
Anti-bacterial
Anti-depressant
Anti-inflammatory
Antifungal
Antipyretic
Anti-rheumatic
Anti-viral
Anthelmintic
Antioxidant
Carminative
Emmenagogue
Galactagogue
Hepatic
Hypoglycemic
Tonic (immune system)
For glossary see It All Makes Good Scents
This oil is a powerful antioxidant preventing the deterioration of cells. As an emmenagogue it stimulates menstruation in cases of suppressed menses, and as a galactagogue it stimulates lactate ion in nursing mothers. It is a tonic to the immune system by increasing antibodies, a tonic to the liver by strengthening the function of the nephrons, and detoxifying the liver. Its qualities as an anthelmintic means that it destroys and expels worms, as an analgesic it relieves pain whether taken orally or applied externally, and as an antipyretic it reduces fever. As a carminative the oil promotes the discharge and flow of bile from the gall bladder into the small intestines by disinfecting the bowels.
Indications
Digestive problems, constipation
Congestion of the liver
Diabetes
Sluggish lymphatic, vascular system
Delayed menses
High blood pressure
Exhaustion, anxiety, depression
Skin infections, acne
Colds, flu
Hair loss
Allergies(especially ears, nose and throat)
Chest infections
Nursing mothers
Contraindications
There is low adverse reaction to black seed oil, but allergic dermatitis is possible for those with sensitive skin in its concentrated (absolute) form. It should not be used in conjunction with antibiotics, and anti-inflammatories. Ingestion can cause gripe, and the estragole content makes it unsuitable for pregnant women, and its anti-oxytocic qualities also makes it unsuitable for pregnant women, by preventing contractions. It is also unsuitable for those who suffer from low blood pressure.
Application
Can be taken orally for the treatment of allergies, arthritis, anxiety, bruises, cold symptoms, diarrhea, headaches, high blood pressure, flu, sore muscles, rheumatism, and stomach problems.
It can be applied directly to the scalp for hair loss
It can be applied directly to non-sensitive skin for the treatment of fungal infections (I have recently used it successfully in the treatment of psoriasis of the skin)
It can be rubbed on the back for treatment of asthma, and chest infections
It can be massaged on the stomach for colic
Dripped into the ear for infections of the ear
It can be rubbed on the forehead for headaches.
Applied in vapour therapy (though the smell maybe disliked by some) for acne, asthma, coughs, and allergies.
Sources:
Blunden, G. “Pharmacological and Toxicological Properties of Nigella Sativa.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12722128
“Fennel Flower.” http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/f/fenflo04.html
“Kalanji.” http://www.drugs.com/npp/kalanji.html
Nickavar, B et al “Chemical Composition of the Fixed and Volatile Oils of Nigella sativa L. from Iran.”
Salem, L. “Immunomodulatory and Therapeutic Properties of the Nigella Sativa Seed.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16275613
Aromatherapy Series:
It All Makes Good Scents!
Amber Oil
Angelica Root Oil
Anise Oil
Basil Oil
Bay Oil
Bergamot Oil
Bitter Almond Oil
Bitter Orange Oil
Calendula Oil
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roopesh chaumal February 17, 2011 at 9:44 am
send me price of black seed oil
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roopesh chaumal February 17, 2011 at 9:46 am
what is cost of black seed oil
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linen March 22, 2011 at 5:50 am
Fair post! i like it, please bookmark this page in digg or mixx so that anyone could find it easily. )) Thankee for sharing this information. You guys are doing a marvelous job
HomeBlack Seed Oil
3 Comments
Black Seed Oil (Nigella Sativa)
By Hwaa Irfan
Known also as fennel/Nutmeg flower, Love-Lies-Bleeding, Black Cumin/Caraway, or Roman coriander in English, the spice from which black seed oil is derived is native to Syria. Spreading from the Middle East to Africa, India, and Europe it is not to be confused with cumin, i.e. Cuminum cyminun/odorum the seed is used a popular spice in Middle Eastern cuisine, traditional and alternative medicine, and is often used to replace pepper in French cuisine. In India, the seeds may be placed amongst the linen to keep away insects, traditional Indian herbal medicine apply it as a carminative, for gastro-intestinal disorders, diabetes, inflammations, chest infections, and for fevers. In South East Morocco the seeds are used for hypertension, and diabetes.
Records reveal that it has been used for over 3, 000 years – seeds were found in the tomb of Tutankh-amun. Prophet Muhammed (SAW) said:
“Use this black seed regularly, because it has a cure for every disease except death.” (Al Bukhari)
Known as faux cumin in French, schwarzkummel (German), tikur azmud (Amharic), habbet el-barakat (Arabic), kalo jira (Bengali), Sanuj (Catalan), hak jung chou (Cantonese), siah daneh (Farsi), kalanji (Hindi), chernushka in Portuguese, and jintan hitam (Malay), black seed belongs to the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae in the plant kingdom. The firm stems bear grayish-green leaves, and white – grayish-blue flowers. The seeds have a curious three corner shape, with two flat sides, and one convex with a brown-black exterior, and a white interior. Sown in the spring, the seeds ripen around the middle of summer carrying bearing a strong, pungent aroma..Once harvested the seeds must be kept in a cool dry place.
As the use of Black seed oil has become widespread, more names have popped up including black cumin oil, nigella seed oil, and black oil. It is obtained from the seeds through cold press extraction. The oil is thick in consistency, and has a deep-dark amber color with a strong pungent aroma. It should be bought in an amber bottle which prevents light from deteriorating the therapeutic value, and has a shelf life of 6 months if kept in a stable environment, but refrigeration is recommended.
When buying the oil, make sure that it is labeled cold pressed, and solvent free because it has been known to be extracted using a petroleum-based process.
Chemical Properties
Black seed oil contains over 100 properties synergistically, and in pharmacology it has been found that it is best to use the whole oil (rather than specific properties e.g. supplement), or the crude oil extract. The chemical properties identified include:
Dithymoquinone/nigellone
Nigellicine
Nigellidine
Nigellimine
Nigellimine N-oxide
n-Nonane
n-Nonane
Thymoquinone
P-cymene
A-pinene
Thymohydroquinone
Thymol
Melanin
Stearic acids
Arginine
Methionine
Lysine
Glycine
Leucine
Phytosterols
Estragole
Carvacrol
Carvone
Limonene
α-Thujene
α-Pinene
Sabinene
4-terpineol
Citronellol
Palmitic acid
Oleic acid
Linoleic acid
Linolenic acid
Glutamic acid
Ascorbic acid
Calcium
Potassium
Sodium
Iron
Zinc
Magnesium
Selenium
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin B₂
Vitamin C
Niacin
In clinical trials, Nigellone or dithymoquinone has been found to be affective in the relief of bronchial asthma, and is effective with allergies pertaining to the lungs e.g. asthma, emphysema, congestion because nigellone acts as an inhibitor of histamine. Thymoquinone protects against nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity (pertaining to the liver) induced by either disease or chemicals. The oil has demonstrated strong anti-inflammatory qualities against encephalomyelitis, colitis, peritonitis, edema, and arthritis by suppressing prostaglandins and leukotriens which lead to inflammation.
Therapeutic Properties
Much of the therapeutic qualities of black seed oil has yet to be discovered in the medical sense, but what has been discovered includes:
Analgesic
Anti-allergenic
Anti-bacterial
Anti-depressant
Anti-inflammatory
Antifungal
Antipyretic
Anti-rheumatic
Anti-viral
Anthelmintic
Antioxidant
Carminative
Emmenagogue
Galactagogue
Hepatic
Hypoglycemic
Tonic (immune system)
For glossary see It All Makes Good Scents
This oil is a powerful antioxidant preventing the deterioration of cells. As an emmenagogue it stimulates menstruation in cases of suppressed menses, and as a galactagogue it stimulates lactate ion in nursing mothers. It is a tonic to the immune system by increasing antibodies, a tonic to the liver by strengthening the function of the nephrons, and detoxifying the liver. Its qualities as an anthelmintic means that it destroys and expels worms, as an analgesic it relieves pain whether taken orally or applied externally, and as an antipyretic it reduces fever. As a carminative the oil promotes the discharge and flow of bile from the gall bladder into the small intestines by disinfecting the bowels.
Indications
Digestive problems, constipation
Congestion of the liver
Diabetes
Sluggish lymphatic, vascular system
Delayed menses
High blood pressure
Exhaustion, anxiety, depression
Skin infections, acne
Colds, flu
Hair loss
Allergies(especially ears, nose and throat)
Chest infections
Nursing mothers
Contraindications
There is low adverse reaction to black seed oil, but allergic dermatitis is possible for those with sensitive skin in its concentrated (absolute) form. It should not be used in conjunction with antibiotics, and anti-inflammatories. Ingestion can cause gripe, and the estragole content makes it unsuitable for pregnant women, and its anti-oxytocic qualities also makes it unsuitable for pregnant women, by preventing contractions. It is also unsuitable for those who suffer from low blood pressure.
Application
Can be taken orally for the treatment of allergies, arthritis, anxiety, bruises, cold symptoms, diarrhea, headaches, high blood pressure, flu, sore muscles, rheumatism, and stomach problems.
It can be applied directly to the scalp for hair loss
It can be applied directly to non-sensitive skin for the treatment of fungal infections (I have recently used it successfully in the treatment of psoriasis of the skin)
It can be rubbed on the back for treatment of asthma, and chest infections
It can be massaged on the stomach for colic
Dripped into the ear for infections of the ear
It can be rubbed on the forehead for headaches.
Applied in vapour therapy (though the smell maybe disliked by some) for acne, asthma, coughs, and allergies.
Sources:
Blunden, G. “Pharmacological and Toxicological Properties of Nigella Sativa.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12722128
“Fennel Flower.” http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/f/fenflo04.html
“Kalanji.” http://www.drugs.com/npp/kalanji.html
Nickavar, B et al “Chemical Composition of the Fixed and Volatile Oils of Nigella sativa L. from Iran.”
Salem, L. “Immunomodulatory and Therapeutic Properties of the Nigella Sativa Seed.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16275613
Aromatherapy Series:
It All Makes Good Scents!
Amber Oil
Angelica Root Oil
Anise Oil
Basil Oil
Bay Oil
Bergamot Oil
Bitter Almond Oil
Bitter Orange Oil
Calendula Oil
Share this:
3 Responses to Black Seed Oil
roopesh chaumal February 17, 2011 at 9:44 am
send me price of black seed oil
Reply
roopesh chaumal February 17, 2011 at 9:46 am
what is cost of black seed oil
Reply
linen March 22, 2011 at 5:50 am
Fair post! i like it, please bookmark this page in digg or mixx so that anyone could find it easily. )) Thankee for sharing this information. You guys are doing a marvelous job
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