Super Black Cumin Seed Oil's precious active ingredient
1. Origin of Black Cumin Seed Oil
Black cumin seed oil, a natural plant oil extracted from the seeds of the black cumin plant (Nigella sative), is widely distributed in the Arabian Peninsula, India, Egypt, and the Middle East. Its slightly fragrant and spicy aroma makes it a popular spice and a medicinal herb in Islam. Medical literature in the Middle East indicates that black cumin seed oil can be used to alleviate symptoms of asthma, coughs, bronchitis, headaches, influenza, and eczema.
2. Black Cumin Seed Oil Ingredients
The fatty acid composition is primarily ω-6 linoleic acid and ω-9 oleic acid, while the volatile oils are primarily p-cymene, hymoquinone, and α-thujene. However, the proportions of these components in black cumin seed oil vary from region to region.
In 1996, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved black cumin seed extract for use in health protection.
Black cumin seed oil contains the active ingredient "thymoquinone", which is a key nutrient beneficial to health. It has antioxidant effects and keeps away from free radical damage.
The main component of black cumin seed oil is thymoquinone , which has been found in studies to have the following effects:
(1) Good antioxidant capacity
(2) It can inhibit inflammatory mediators, prostaglandins, and leukotrienes to achieve anti-inflammatory effects
(3) Increase immune responses mediated by T cells and natural killer cells, and regulate immunity
(4) Enhance mitochondrial function, cells can utilize more energy and improve metabolic function
(5) Antimicrobial activity, helping to resist foreign infections
Preventive care in cardiovascular disease is a key area of research.
Recent medical research
1. Black seed oil reduces sensitivity and discomfort
Chronic allergies are closely linked to inflammation in the body. If a diet triggers a reaction in the immune system, inflammation and allergies can occur. A study published in Phytotherapy Research found that black cumin seed oil reduced sensitivity and discomfort in subjects.
2. Black cumin seed oil is good for asthma
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the respiratory tract. Inflammation can cause recurring symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. According to a report published on the Nutrition Journal website and a meta-analysis of studies published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine, supplementation with black seed extract may be beneficial for bothersome asthma compared to a control group.
3. Black seed oil nutritional supplements help improve chronic kidney disease and prevent cardiovascular disease
Proper intake of black cumin seed oil can replenish a variety of nutrients, help increase physical strength, and keep the spirits vigorous. It is suitable for people who live busy and fast-paced daily lives; and those who want to supplement their daily nutritional imbalance and insufficient intake of fruits and vegetables.
