Black Cumin Oil

Black Cumin (Nigella sativa L.), also called black caraway, nigella, or kalonji, is a plant belonging to Nigella genus of the Ranunculaceae family. It is primarily distributed across Eastern Europe, Middle East, Southern Asia and Western Asia. Black cumin seeds possess a unique aroma and have a history of use spanning thousands of years for culinary, spice, and preservative purposes. The application and effects of black cumin seeds are also recorded in Islamic literature, where they are hailed as “The Seed of Blessing,” implying their health-promoting benefits. Black cumin oil is rich in bioactive components such as thymoquinones, saponins, alkaloids, flavones, and unsaturated fatty acids. These compounds help promote metabolism and maintain general health.