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Reasons to Try Black Seed Oil

Oil is such a trend in the wellness space these days. From the never-ending coconut oil debate, to the various benefits of aromatherapy essential oils, and using them for beauty purposes like oil cleansing and oil pulling—it seems like oil is a buzzword that won’t be going away anytime soon! When it comes to black seed oil, the hype is well-deserved.

Black seed oil comes from Ethiopia Africa. It’s taken from black cumin seeds using a cold-press method of extraction. The scientific name for black seed oil is nigella sativa, so if you decide to do your own research on the wonderful benefits of this oil you’ll find many scientific studies about its benefits.

1. May support healing processes

2. May support weight loss

3. Skin and hair health

4. May provide asthma and allergy relief

5. Supports the immune system

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About Black Seed Oil

As one of the top-ranked evidence-based herbal medicines, black seed oil has earned the nickname the “miracle herb” and is frequently referred to in Islamic literature as well as gaining mention in the Old Testament. Rumour has it that black seed oil was even used by the likes of Cleopatra and was an essential part of Pharaoh Tutankhamun’s burial. The seeds of theNigella sativaplant have been used in remedies for thousands of years, helping us to discover its many benefits.

When ingested black seed oil can have various health benefits, including the reduction of high blood pressure and cholesterol, improvement in arthritis and soothed stomach upsets. Black seed oil has plenty of beauty benefits too, making it a great addition to your collection of natural cosmetic ingredients.

According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng), the functions of black seed oil are: “Emollient, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning.”

Black seed oil is known for its dermatological effects.

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The history of black seed oil

The history of black seed oil is long and varied. It has been used for centuries to treat a variety of health conditions. Sometimes hailed as a panacea, black cumin seeds and their oil are widely used in traditional Islamic medicine and Ayurveda to treat a variety of ailments.

The first recorded use of black seed oil was by the Egyptians in the 1st century AD. In Islamic traditions, the prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings upon him) mentioned and recommended black seed oil over 1400 years ago for a variety of health conditions, including asthma, chest infections, toothache, and head lice.

Black seed oil was also used by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, wrote about the benefits of black seed oil in the 4th century BC. He recommended it for treating a variety of health problems, including respiratory infections, digestive disorders, and skin diseases.

The use of black seed oil continued throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.