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More than 1400 years ago, the Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) recommended black cumin oil as a remedy against all illnesses except death. Today, black cumin oil is widely used in the Muslim community to treat a variety of ailments. Research has confirmed the natural anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties of black cumin oil. Black cumin oil is also used as a natural treatment for skin problems, as well as erectile dysfunction.
| Uses: |
- Natural remedy for several ailments (see below)
- Used by certain therapists as massage oil
- Used by men to treat erectile dysfunction
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| Health Benefits: |
- Black Cumin (seed oil) may kill various types of Intestinal Parasites. Agarwal, R., et al. Antimicrobial and anthelmintic activities of the essential oil of Nigella sativa Linn. Indian Journal of Esperimental Biology. 17(11):1264-1265, 1979
- Black Cumin may reduce Inflammation (due to the Thymoquinolone and Dithymoquinolone content of Black Cumin inhibiting the release of Histamine from Mast Cells and inhibiting the activity of Lipoxgenase).
- Black Cumin functions as an Antioxidant (due to the Thymoquinone content of Black Cumin). Badary, O.A. et al. Thymoquinone is a potent superoxide anion scavenger. Drug Chem Toxicol. 26(2):87-98, 2003
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Fatty Acids Composition:
| Alpha linolenic (Omega 3) |
2.3% |
| Linoleic (Omega 6) |
55.1% |
| Oleic (Omega 9) |
25.7% |
| Stearic |
3.3% |
| Palmitic |
10.5% |
| Other |
3.2% |
| Plant
Source: |
Black cumin seed (Nigella Sativa)
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| Production Method: |
Mechanically-pressed
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| Available
Sizes: |
100ml
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| Smoke
Point:
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107ºC
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