What is black seed oil?

The Black Seed is scientifically known as Nigella Sativa. The plant grows to around 40-60cm in height, and from it comes many small skewed/rectangular Black Seeds, commonly referred to as ‘Blessed Seed’ or ‘Nigella Sativa Seed’.

As well as being a fantastic culinary herb in its own right, it also has many medicinal uses due to its antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-asthmatic, anticoagulant and anti-histimic properties.

These seeds themselves are super-healthy and packed full of proteins, carbohydrates, antioxidants, volatile oils and many other components that can help support your immune system; and there are many studies confirming and/or suggesting this – as well as many other potential health benefits.

Naturally-rich in Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C, D3, E as well as Biotin, Calcium, Folic Acid, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium and Zinc – as well as being a great source of Omega 6 (Linoleic acid), Omega 9 (Oleic acid) and more; The Black Seed is a great addition to a healthy everyday diet.

There are many other culinary uses for the Black Seed, such as including them in soups, smoothies, rice dishes, curries and spice mixes/blends.

The Oil itself is commonly used in cooking; either as a direct replacement for Vegetable, Sunflower or Olive Oil, drizzled over salads, and is perfect for making sauces, marinades, and dressings!

Other names for The Black Seed

The seeds, although most commonly-referred to by their scientific name ‘Nigella Sativa Seeds’; they’re also known by many other names around the world:

Black Seed, Nigella, Black Cumin, Kalonji, Kalanji, Black Caraway, Roman-Coriander, Kalonji, Charnuska, Fennel Flower, Schwarzkummel, Cominho Negro, Comino Negro, Cumin Noir, Fitch, Graine de Nigelle, Graine Noire, Kalajaji, Kalajira, La Grainer Noire, Love in a Mist, Nigelle de Crête, Ajenuz, Aranuel, Baraka, Nigelle Cultivée, and Upakuncika – to name but a few.

Where does Black Seed Oil come from?

Whilst the seeds themselves are super-healthy, the vast majority of that goodness comes from the volatile oils found within the seeds…

This is the reason the seeds are commonly ‘pressed’ to extract the oil, so that it can be consumed orally (or even applied topically), with the added benefit of the oil itself being far more concentrated than if taking the seeds themselves.

There are several ways to extract the oil from the seeds, and besides from the way the seeds are grown – it is mastering the perfect technique of oil extraction that plays the most important part in producing a high quality Black Seed Oil. In such a saturated market nowadays there are many poor quality Black Seed Oils readily available. You can read more about Black Seed Oil extraction and quality here: What Makes Our Black Seed Oil so Good?

The benefits of Black Seed Oil

There are many benefits of taking Black Seed Oil – some of which remain difficult to believe and still to this day we remain surprised at some of the feedback we receive from customers of how our products are helping to benefit their general health & wellbeing.

More notably, when taken as an everyday food supplement Black Seed Oil can help to rid toxins from the body and help to support your immune system. It truly is a remarkable herb and there is no other natural herb known that offers such a wide range of healing abilities.

We’ve compiled a more extensive list of some of the known and/or potential benefits in an article which you can find here: Black Seed Oil Benefits, Uses, and Cures.

Black Seed Oil consumption for health

Black Seed Oil should be consumed orally as an everyday food supplement and typically just 1-2tsp daily is all that is required, though this varies from person to person and will also depends on the quality of the oil being consumed.

Black Seed Oil tends to come in both liquid form (in a bottle) and in capsule form (encapsulated liquid) and whilst both offer the same benefits, many people opt for the capsules due to not liking the taste of the oil. Capsules merely offer a near-tasteless way of consuming the oil.

Our oils come in three different strengths and we sell it in bottles and capsules.

Black Seed Oil dosage suggestions

We have compiled an article about Black Seed Oil dosage suggestions which should help you on your way…
These suggestions are based on consumption of our own products, which vary in strength. You can find the article here: Black seed oil dosage suggestions.

Whilst can give some suggestions based on our knowledge & customer feedback from over the years; we cannot give medical advice. If you require further guidance we would suggest seeking professional advice from a medical practitioner.

Black Seed Oil side effects and warnings

Our Black Seed Oil is a completely natural product and there are very few known side effects or warnings. We’ve compiled a list of possible (or known) side effects and warnings in an article which you can find here: Black seed oil side effects and warnings. 

History of the Black Seed

The Black Seed has been used throughout many different cultures for more than two thousand years!

Packed full of proteins, carbohydrates, antioxidants, volatile oils, and boasting over 100 health-giving properties; Nigella Sativa (Black Seed) is known to many as ‘the Gold of the Pharaohs’ – mainly because it was found in Tutankhamun’s tomb. Read more…