What's hidden in precious black cumin oil? It's a particularly valuable vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of a Nigella sativa plant, which is valued by many ancient cultures for its properties.

What definitely distinguishes black cumin oil is the variety of unsaturated fatty acids it contains. It's well known that these are necessary for the proper functioning of the digestive and circulatory systems—but their effects extend much further.

If you analyze the composition of the oil, you will find valuable vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins (from groups A and E), plant sterols, biotin, a wealth of minerals and fatty acids:

• polyunsaturated: Omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid) and Omega-6 (linoleic acid),
• monounsaturated: Omega-9 (oleic acid).

It's thanks to them that black seed oil has health-promoting properties in so many areas. From maintaining the condition of hair and nails to supporting the proper functioning of the immune system, these are just some of the evidence that it's worth incorporating black seed oil into your daily diet.

How does black seed oil work? Main benefits

Black cumin oil is used primarily in cooking and cosmetics. In the former case, it is valued for its unique flavor and aroma. Its slightly spicy and tangy aroma perfectly complements oriental cuisine, as well as various salads and cold dishes.

In body care, it soothes epidermal irritation and regulates sebum secretion. Black cumin oil for hair and scalp has a soothing and strengthening effect. For this reason, it's a product ideal for acne-prone skin and those struggling with dandruff, dry scalp, and even atopic dermatitis. But that's not all.

Black seed oil can be taken practically every day. Its constant presence in food helps relieve the symptoms of indigestion and less serious stomach upsets by supporting liver function.

When taken regularly, it contributes to the gradual regulation of blood cholesterol levels. Black seed oil not only helps lower LDL cholesterol (a higher level of which can be harmful to the body), but also increases the beneficial HDL cholesterol. This is a significant benefit for the effective prevention of circulatory system diseases and for maintaining the liver in good condition.

Black seed oil also owes its properties to the presence of a substance known as thymoquinone, which has a powerful effect on the body. Numerous studies link its effects to supporting the functioning of the respiratory tract, bones, joints, and the aforementioned digestive system. At the same time, it has been shown that thymoquinone can be of significant importance in prophylaxis.

It is a source of such macronutrients as calcium, magnesium, potassium, as well as less accessible micronutrients, whose participation is crucial for the proper functioning of the body (such as iron, sodium, selenium and zinc).

The vitamins contained in black cumin oil nourish the body – vitamins A, E, and B vitamins (B1, B3, and B6), which are less accessible in a vegan diet. The richness of the substances contained in the oil contributes to strengthening the immune system.

Cold-pressed black cumin oil is also valued for its antibacterial and anti-allergic properties (inhibition of histamine production).