Black Seed Oil - Organic

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Black Seed Oil - Organic

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Black seed oil, also known as black cumin seed oil, is derived from the Nigella sativa plant, native to parts of Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa.

The seeds of this plant have been used for centuries in traditional cuisine in these regions. Records of its use date back as far as the time of ancient Egyptians, who believed it to have powerful constituent properties.

It was even reportedly found in the tomb of King Tut.

Recently, it has become increasingly popular in the Western world and is touted for its potential qualities.

Powerful Phytonutrients, Vitamins, Minerals, and Nutrition in our Fresh, Raw, Organic Black Seed Oil include:

Tricyclene, Camphene, β-Pinene, 2,4, nigellone, Dithymoquinone, Sabinene, β-Myrcene, 1,8-Cineole, α-Terpinene, Limonene, γ-Terpinene, cis-Sabinene hydrate, allo-Ocimenol, Linalool, Terpinolene, trans-Sabinene hydrate, Terpinene-1-ol, 1,5,8-p-Menthatriene, Nonane, Borneol, RI, MS, Pinocarvone, trans-Dihydrocarvone, Dihydrocarvone, Ocimenone (E), Thymoquinone, Thymol, Carvacrol, 2-Undecanone, n-Octyl isobutyrate, α-Longipinene, Citronellyl acetate, Thymohydroquinone methyl ether, Cyclosativene, tanethole, α-Longicyclene, 4-terpineol, beta-sitosterol, (10)-Thujadiene, myristic acid, palmitoleic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, Oxygenated monoterpenes, Sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, Oxygenated sesquiterpenes, Diterpenes, Alkane, Alkenes
Fatty acids, Fatty acid esters, arachidonic acid
Protein
Vitamins: Vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folic acid
Minerals: Calcium, iron, copper, zinc, and phosphorous
Epa, Dha, α-Copaene, α-Longifolene, (Z)-Caryophyllene, β-Caryophyllene, Thymohydroquinone dimethyl ether, RI, MS, Aromadendrene, Thymohydroquinone, Davanone, 8-Heptadecene, Dihydrofarnesyl acetate, Pimaradiene, Palmitic acid, Pimara-8(14),15-diene, Octadecanoic acid, Quinones, Monoterpene

Suggested Use:

For internal use, mix one teaspoon (5 ml) with honey, cold or warm dishes, or pure before meals.
For external use, apply to dry skin, acne, eczema, wrinkles, scars, stretch marks, minor wounds, rashes, bedsores, and other minor skin irritations.

Mixing Suggestions: To increase flavor and nutritional profile, combined with our organic turmeric root powder and piperine extract powder.

Miscellaneous Facts about our Organic Black Seed oil

Certifications: Certified USDA Organic.

Ingredients: Raw Black Seed Oil.

Parts Used: Black Seed (oil only).

Typical smell and flavor profile: Smoky and earthy flavor.

Common appearance and texture: Black oil.

Botanical Name: Nigella sativa L.

Other Names: Nigella seed, Great pignut, Kalaunji, upakunchika, nigella, Kalonji, Black cumin seeds, kala jeera, Susavi, Sthulajiraka, Blackseed, Upakunci, Black Cumin, Nigella seed, fennel flower, black caraway, nutmeg flower, black seeds, haba barakah, Roman coriander, Black caraway seeds.

Origin: Grown and cold pressed in Turkey. They were packaged with care in Florida, USA.

This product is 100% natural and minimally processed:

Taste, smell, texture, and color vary from batch to batch. Go here to learn why our products may naturally vary.

The important protections we take to bring you safe and nutritious superfoods:

Please go here to discover the essential steps we take to deliver fresh, quality nutrition.

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