Black Seed, (Nigella sativa), has been used in traditional herbal medicine for centuries. Black seeds were found in the tomb of King Tutankhamun, mentioned by Hippocrates, and also cited in the Bible as “black cummin” by the prophet, Isaiah. The Prophet Mohammed said of Black Seed “Use this black seed as it has a remedy for every illness except death”. Black seed grows in the Mediterranean, India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Turkish Black Seed is especially prized for its strong aromatic and genetic profile.
Historically, black seed has been used for pulmonary disorders, headaches, back pain, diabetes, infection, inflammation, hypertension, digestive problems, and weight management.* Additionally, it has been used topically for skin and hair beauty.
The Secret
The most important active ingredient in Black Seed is thymoquinone. It is high in antioxidants which support the body’s natural anti-inflammatory response and the health of all organs, tissues, and cells.*
The Advantages of Black Seed Oil
Blood Sugar Balance and Pancreas Function: Both black seed oil and black seed powder in capsules have been shown to balance blood sugar levels while supporting healthy A1C and Insulin levels.*
Weight Management: Research shows that black seed oil supports a normal body mass index (BMI) in obese and overweight individuals.*
Skin and hair: Due to its properties black seed is ideal for healthy glowing skin and shiny resilient hair.*
Lung health: The thymoquinone in black seed provides a natural vasodilating effect, or dilation of the blood vessels surrounding the lungs, allowing the lungs to breathe in and out with less effort.*
Immune System Strength: Black seed oil has been shown to nearly rival oregano’s profound effects on the immune system.* There are plenty of studies to demonstrate this.
Reproduction: Male Black seed oil users have demonstrated an increase in sperm count, volume, and motility, all important markers of fertility in men.*
Blood pressure and cholesterol Balance: Research has also shown that black seed supplementation also has a dilation effect on the blood vessels surrounding the heart, supporting healthy blood pressure levels. There is also evidence to support black seed’s benefits for healthy cholesterol balance,
