Black Cumin, also known as Nigella Sativa, has been used to keep people super healthy for more than 3300 years. The seeds are part of the buttercup family. They are dark, thin and crescent-shaped when they are whole.
These health-giving seeds are used throughout history in the Middle East, the Mediterranean or India – from minor skin irritations to even fatal diseases. The seeds are considered as one of the most powerful an anti-inflammatory herbs ever to exist. Beautiful Cleopatra used Black cumin seed oil as a beauty treatment or Queen Nefertiti used it for her hair and nails. Moreover, according to archaeologists King Tut had a bottle of this oil in his tomb for use in the afterlife.
In nowadays, the oil has been tested and several scientific studies confirmed its long-reported health benefits.
1. Daily Moisturizer
The oil is very rich in the essential fatty acids, vitamins, antioxidants and amino acid. All these elements make Black cumin seed oil perfect as a daily skin moisturizer. Also, it protects skin from wrinkles and premature aging.
2. Acne Remedy
Thanks to its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative properties Black cumin seed oil is excellent in case of treating acne. The oil has the power to repair the damaged skin as well as heal scars left by acne.
3. Hair Treatment
One of the unique attributes of black seed oil benefits is its ability to help to restore hair loss by strengthening hair follicles, and so strengthen hair roots. Moreover, as the oil is rich in anti-oxidants as Thymoquinone it is a perfect ingredient to fight off free radicals damaging hair cells through oxidation.
4. Scalp Soother
As we know already the oil has an anti-inflammatory effect, Black cumin seed oil is also great when diluted with any carrier oil (coconut oil, olive oil, etc.) to calm scalp conditions such as inflammation, flakiness or some kind of sensitivity. Simply mix 1 part of Black cumin seed oil with 2 parts of any carrier oil and massage onto your bald patches to encourage hair growth.
5. Weight loss agent
Black seed oil is one of the most popular and most effective natural solutions for weight loss. The oil has the strength to speed up your metabolism and also lower your appetite. Try this simple recipe: just mix one teaspoon of Black cumin seed oil with a teaspoon of honey and cinnamon (optional), then just add a cup of room temperature water. Enjoy!