Top Benefits
Top Benefits
Wellness
Improves overall health
Black Seed Oil is incredibly nourishing as it is brimming with nutrients such as omega 6 and 9 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. However, the secret to its potent therapeutic property lies in several bioactive compounds such as thymoquinone, thymohydroquinone, dithymoquinone, and carvacrol, that are known to exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and anti-histaminic properties, among others. Its daily intake is known to improve overall well-being by providing intense nourishment, reducing inflammation, protecting from harmful free radicals, treating several ailments, fighting infections, improving metabolism, and cleansing the body from inside-out.
Boosts immunity
Black Seed Oil is rich in thymoquinone, a bioactive compound with potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that boost immunity. Studies show that thymoquinone exhibits inhibitory qualities against some inflammatory compounds that affect the immune system, indicating its use as an immune booster. Recent research also suggests that Black Seed Oil can be used as an immuno-suppressant for auto-immune diseases and acts as a natural immunomodulator.
Supports heart health
Regular use of Black Seed Oil is known to have a positive impact on the overall heart health. Early research suggests that consuming Black Seed Oil may results in reducing overall cholesterol levels, reducing LDL, increasing HDL, and reducing blood pressure. Several studies indicate that regular intake of Black Seed Oil can quickly and significantly decrease fasting blood sugar levels.
Relieves joint and muscle pain
Due to the presence of thymoquinone, a potent anti-inflammatory compound, Black Seed Oil can reduce inflammation in the joints and muscles. Its analgesic properties can also help to relieve painful symptoms of muscular disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Improves gut health
Taking Black Seed Oil with your meal is known to improve the health of your stomach by helping reduce gas, bloating, and ulcers too. The oil is also known to alleviate stomach pain and relieve cramps.
Aids weight loss
Preliminary research shows that Black Seed Oil can boost metabolism and aid in weight loss, without any significant side-effects.
Alleviates asthma
Research indicates that thymoquinone in Black Seed Oil may help alleviate asthma by reducing inflammation and relaxing muscles in the airway and promote easier breathing.
Improves oral health
Its potent anti-bacterial properties make it an effective natural ingredient for mouthwash and toothpaste. It provides an effective remedy against oral infections.
Wellness (topical)
Soothes skin conditions
The powerful anti-inflammatory property of the Black Seed Oil helps reduce the severity of a variety of skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis. It also helps to soothe skin conditions such as redness, irritation, acne, inflammation, and itchiness.
Treats skin infections
The anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties of Black Seed Oil make it an effective natural alternative for treating several common skin and scalp infections.
Hair
(Suitable for all hair types)
Promotes hair growth
Black Seed Oil is known to prevent alopecia and promote hair regrowth owing to the potent antihistamine property of thymoquinone and nigellone in the oil. Further, it encourages hair growth by maintaining a healthy scalp - it moisturizes dry scalp, reduces inflammation, soothes itchy & irritated scalp, treats infections, and controls dandruff. It provides intense nourishment to hair follicles as it is full of nutrients such as omega 6 & 9 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and other bioactive compounds. Combine it with Coconut Oil, Jojoba Oil, and Rosehip for a potent hair growth blend, and add a few drops of Rosemary and Peppermint Essential Oils.
Boosts scalp health
With its antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties, Black Seed Oil helps improve scalp health, moisturize dry scalp, soothe an irritated scalp, fight scalp infections, and discourage dandruff.
Conditions hair
Black Seed Oil contains a high level of fatty acids that conditions dry, damaged, and frizzy hair, leaving them soft, shiny, and lustrous. Linoleic acid help create a protective barrier over each hair strand and protect it from environmental stressors such as pollution and sun damage.
Face
(Suitable for acne-prone, dry, or sensitive skin | Comedogenic Index: 2)
Treats acne
According to the Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery, applying a lotion prepared with 10% Black Seed Oil significantly reduced the acne after two months. This effect has been mainly attributed to the bioactive compound thymoquinone. In addition, potent anti-microbial properties of Black Seed Oil eliminate harmful topical bacteria growing on the skin that cause of acne breakouts.
Delays aging
Black Seed Oil has potent antioxidant properties that help protect the cells against damage caused by harmful free radicals, thus slowing down premature aging. The fatty acids in the oil help to ward off the signs of aging.
Hydrates and revitalizes
Rich in linoleic acid, Black Seed Oil has powerful moisturizing properties that help rejuvenate and hydrate your skin, leaving it feeling soft, smooth, and supple. It forms a protective barrier over the skin, thereby locking in the moisture and keeping the skin nourished with a radiant look.
Fades marks, blemishes and scars
Antioxidant properties of Black Seed Oil can help lighten acne marks, blemishes, and hyperpigmentation. It also promotes the regeneration of skin cells that helps in lightening marks & blemishes and improving the skin's natural complexion.
How to Use
How to Use
Wellness: Consume for nutritional benefits
Wellness (topical): Massage onto the affected area
Hair oil: Apply to the hair 2-3 hours before washing
Face oil: Apply 2-3 drops after cleansing
Hair serum: Apply onto freshly washed, damp hair
Body oil: Apply generously to moisturize and soothe the skin
Recipes
Recipes
Hair Growth Treatment Oil
Massage onto scalp and hair and leave overnight
Black Seed (30ml) + Virgin Coconut Oil (30ml) + Rosehip (20ml) + Jojoba (20ml)
Scalp Treatment Oil - For itchy and irritated scalp
Massage onto scalp and hair and leave overnight
Black Seed (20ml) + Neem (10ml) + Coconut (20ml) + Jojoba (30ml)
Acne Treatment Oil - For all skin types
Apply 2-3 drops after cleansing daily on damp skin
Rosehip (20ml) + Black Seed (10ml) + Clary Sage (6-12 drops) + Tea Tree (4-6 drops)
Healing Oil - Soothes irritated skin
Apply gently on the affected area
Hemp (50ml) + Tamanu (30ml) + Black Seed (10ml) + Sea Buckthorn (10ml)
Why Aroma Tierra's Oil
Why Aroma Tierra's Oil
Aroma Tierra brings the finest Black Seed Oil extracted from the best quality black cumin seeds from organic farming from Egypt. Our Black Seed Oil is 100% pure, natural, organic, cold-pressed, and virgin, with no further refining or processing to ensure that all the nutrients remain intact. Our Black Seed Oil is golden brown in color and has a characteristic aroma and taste. It is free from any solvents, preservatives and additives.
Aroma Tierra Black Seed Oil is ‘Certified Organic’ by ECOCERT, a globally reputed certification body from France, that has a stringent evaluation process. Our production standards guarantee that everything from the beginning to the end is organically made and that the oil is free from chemicals, preservatives, solvents, and hexane.
Our careful cold-pressed extraction method ensures that the delicate nutrients of black seeds are not destroyed by heat. Further, we do not deodorize, decolorize, or refine our Black Seed Oil. Refining the oil elongates its shelf life, but comes at a cost of destroying some of its natural nutrients. Therefore, we emphasize on using the cold-pressed, non-deodorized, and virgin quality to gain the maximum benefits.
Furthermore, we use specially designed violet-glass bottles to preserve the oil's potency and elongate its shelf life.
Why Organic?
Why Organic?
Know More
Know More
Black seeds, also known as Nigella sativa, black caraway, black cumin, and kalonji, have been used for more than 3,000 years for their powerful therapeutic benefits and culinary applications. The seeds are harvested from the fruit of the annually flowering Nigella sativa plant, native to Southwest Asia, Middle East, and North Africa regions but naturalized over a much wider area globally. These black seeds are pressed to obtain the therapeutic Black Seed Oil, which is highly prized for its several health and beauty benefits.
Black seeds have been highly revered by several cultures across civilizations for their medicinal and healing properties - in old Latin it is called 'Panacea' meaning 'cure all', and in Arabic it is called ‘Habbah Sawda’ or ‘Habbat el Baraka’ meaning ‘Seeds of blessing’. Historically, Black Seeds were first used by the Assyrians of Ancient Egypt, wherein it was an integral ingredient in quite a few condiments, herbal remedies, and treatment for aches, pains, skin irritation, and rashes. Egyptian queens Cleopatra and Nefertiti are believed to have used black seed and its oil for their beauty regimes. Ancient Greeks used it to cure toothache, headaches, intestinal worms, and nasal congestion. The renowned Greek physician Hippocrates often prescribed Black Cumin Seed Oil to weak patients who experienced general illness bouts. Others used it to increase milk production in nursing mothers, and to stimulate the onset of menstruation. Author and physician Ibn Sina, refers to black seed as an all-round healing remedy and commends it for its stimulating and preventive properties. Several Ayurvedic treatments in India use Black Seed Oil for its healing properties. Black Seeds find extensive use in the Middle East and India as a flavoring agent in curries, bread, vegetables, pulses, and even string cheese!
Today, Black Seed Oil is renowned as an all-around natural remedy to treat various health ailments and skin conditions. Several studies have shown potent therapeutic properties of the oil such as anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-septic, anti-inflammatory, anti-histaminic, among several others. Medicinal properties of Black Seed Oil are attributed to several bioactive compounds such as thymoquinone, thymohydroquinone, dithymoquinone, p-cymene, carvacrol, 4-terpineol, t-anethol, sesquiterpene longifolene, α-pinene, and thymol. It also contains a rich fatty acid profile, including omega 6, omega 9, and palmitic acid, known for their health and beauty benefits. Black Seed Oil is known to boost the immune system, support heart health, reduce inflammation, improve gastrointestinal health, reduce gas & bloating issues, alleviate joint and muscle pain, and help manage weight. Several studies indicate that Including Black Seed Oil in your daily diet as a nutrient supplement can improve your overall health.
Black Seed Oil works wonders for hair - it boosts hair growth by stimulating the follicles, prevents hair fall, controls dandruff, and soothes an itchy scalp. It also helps to condition hair strands and protect the hair from environmental stressors.
Black Seed oil offers excellent skin-care benefits too. It moisturizes and hydrates the skin, restores its natural glow, promotes skin regeneration, controls acne, and lightens dark spots, marks, and blemishes. It also prevents premature aging and fights signs of aging such as wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging.
Details:
Scientific name - Nigella sativa
Aroma - Characteristic
Color - Golden brown color
Consistency - Medium
Absorption - High
References
References
Shipping Details
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