Black Seed oil
(also known as Egyptian Black Cumin) is cold-pressed from the Black Seed herb,
which contains about 28-35% oil. The oil is more concentrated than the
seed itself, though the seed meal also contains fiber, protein, and
carbohydrates.
Research shows that Black Seed Oil contains
more than 100
components, some of which are still unidentified, that work together
synergistically. It is a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids (also known
as "essential fatty acids") which are the building blocks of cells and help the
body produce Prostaglandin E1.
Black Seed contains the following
Essential Fatty Acids: Myristic Acid (0.5%), Palmitic Acid (13.7%), Palmitoleic
Acid (0.1%), Stearic Acid (2.6%), Oleic Acid (23.7%), Linoleic Acid [Omega-6]
(57.9%), Linolenic Acid [Omega-3] (0.2%), Arachidic Acid (1.3%) - and the
following nutrient components Protein, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine, Niacin,
Folacin, Calcium, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus.
Black Seed Oil is an
excellent healer, and its areas of application range from external skin care
(psoriasis, eczema, dry skin, joints & scalp massage) and to internal use as
a treatment for various complaints (asthma, arthritis, immune system
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