Black cumin oil, which has long been known among the inhabitants of Asia and the Mediterranean, has now gained popularity in Russia and in neighboring countries. It is used in cooking, cosmetology and as a broad-spectrum homeopathic remedy. Many argue that its miraculous properties help with all ailments, including malignant tumors. At the moment, doctors do not confirm the information, although the medicinal properties of a plant called nigella have been known for a long time. Before talking about the best producers of black cumin oil, it is worth understanding more what kind of product it is and how it happens.
Black cumin
The oil is made from the seeds of an annual plant we know as black cumin. Although it has other names as well. Roman coriander, kalindzhi, seidana, nigella. The seeds have a pungent and spicy taste. In the countries of the East, they are widely used in cooking as a spice. The high content of oils makes their use more beneficial for the digestive system than the use of hot peppers, since they do not irritate the stomach lining.
Black cumin grows in Southeast Asia, the mountainous regions of the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, the African continent and the Balkan Peninsula. In Russia, it is found in the Caucasus. The beneficial properties of black cumin have been known for a long time. Even in the days of the Old Testament, decoctions from seeds were widely used to strengthen the body, as a diuretic and choleretic agent. With its help, they dealt with such a formidable ailment at that time as pneumonia. Women used it when they wanted to conceive and bear a child.
Black oil benefit or harm
The high content of fatty acids and essential oils in black cumin seeds makes it possible to produce an oil that has all the beneficial properties of the plant.
The finished product is a clear, oily yellow liquid. It has a high nutritional value. Flavor characteristics may vary slightly depending on the raw materials used. When using damask nigella, which grows mainly in Ethiopia, Egypt and Tunisia, the oil gets a spicy and piquant taste, as well as the aroma of laurel, which is sometimes mistaken for the aftertaste of pine needles. This oil has a pronounced bitterness. The oil, made from the seeds of nigella sativa, common in more northern regions, has a warm aroma of summer meadow and honey grasses. It is softer, at the same time more saturated with fatty acids.
This type of oil is chosen when you want to use it for culinary purposes.
Composition of black cumin oil
The use of black cumin oil, which has a high biological value as a homeopathic remedy, is due to its rich chemical composition.
Thymoquinone
The content of this substance in black cumin oil reaches 40%. Recently, there has been an active study of the properties of this drug as an antineoplastic agent capable of overcoming even aggressive forms of cancer. There are a lot of disputes around him.If you do not take into account the controversial points with the treatment of cancer, then it has been proven that it:
- has a beneficial effect on the immune system;
- has antihistaminic properties and can reduce the number of asthmatic attacks;
- copes well with inflammatory processes;
- its choleretic and restorative properties cleanse the liver, help to normalize the pancreas, including diabetes mellitus;
- has an analgesic effect.
Linoleic acid
Another of the main components of black seed oil. Its specific gravity among all saturated acids contained in ebony oil is 60%. Refers to saturated fatty acids, Omega-6 group. It has long been known that their deficiency leads to the destruction of cell membranes and triggers the pathological process of their division. Linoleic acid has:
- antioxidant action;
- protects the cardiovascular system;
- promotes the elimination of toxins;
- take part in the formation of muscle tissue;
- enriches the body with vitamins A, E, B;
- burns fat cells and promotes weight loss.
Oleic acid
Another plus of using black cumin oil is its relatively high oleic acid content. The latter is found in large quantities in olive oil, which is included in the daily diet of the Mediterranean inhabitants. It is known that this diet is recognized by nutritionists as one of the best in the world. Oleic acid:
- lowers cholesterol and prevents the formation of atherosclerotic plaques;
- increases the elasticity of blood vessels;
- improves metabolism;
- its components stimulate the formation of the hormone of happiness - dopamine;
- promote the removal of radionuclides from the body.
With black cumin oil, the body receives a sufficient amount of tocopherols. Under this name, various forms of vitamin E are combined, which improves reproductive function and slows down the aging of the body.
When to use black seed oil
The product obtained from nigella seeds is widely used in the cooking of the countries of North Africa and Southeast Asia. Since ancient times, it has also been used in the treatment of a number of diseases. Today it is available to residents of Western and Eastern Europe. However, it has not received wide distribution here as a culinary product due to its specific taste.
But its qualities were highly appreciated in pharmacology and cosmetology. On the Russian market, in addition to the oil itself, there are on sale medicines "Nigenol", "Diabsol" and "Oil of Grace", recommended for diseases of the liver and pancreas, dysfunction of hematopoiesis. In cosmetology, creams based on black cumin oil are widely used, which bring relief from dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis.
The use of black cumin oil for medicinal purposes is possible only as part of complex therapy and under the supervision of a doctor. They drink oil in the following cases:
- With frequent colds, diseases of the upper respiratory tract, tonsillitis and tonsillitis, as an immunostimulating and restorative agent.
- With infections of the stomach and intestines. Black seed oil has antibacterial properties and helps fight staphylococcal infections.
- When parasites are detected in the body.
- For chronic and acute liver diseases. It helps to cleanse the ducts with gallstone disease, and to restore liver cells after hepatitis and other infectious and inflammatory diseases.
- Atherosclerosis and disorders of the cardiovascular system, high blood pressure. And also with high blood cholesterol levels.
- When planning a pregnancy.
- If you follow a diet to lose weight, it will help get rid of excess fluid and enrich the body with useful substances.
- When working in hazardous working conditions, frequent contact with chemicals.
- With high mental stress and constant stress.
Also, black cumin oil is recommended with a high risk of developing neoplasms.This is again associated with harmful conditions, living in contaminated areas, genetic predisposition. They take it as an adjuvant and in the treatment of cancer. However, despite numerous positive reviews, it is unacceptable to call it a medicine.
Contraindications
Like any homeopathic remedy, black cumin oil has its own contraindications. Among them.
- Pregnancy and lactation;
- Low blood pressure, because it has a vasodilating effect. For the same reason, it is worth exercising caution in hypertensive patients taking medications for high blood pressure.
- Chronic diseases are the reason for a mandatory consultation with a doctor in order to avoid exacerbations.
- Organ transplant.
- Allergic reactions and individual intolerance.
You can buy black cumin oil at the pharmacy or specialized sections of stores that sell healthy foods. You can also order it in the online store.
What to look for when choosing a product:
- reliability of the manufacturer and seller;
- the type of oil or raw materials from which it is made;
- doctor's recommendations;
- processing method - high-quality oil is produced exclusively by cold pressing;
- customer reviews;
- average price versus volume.
Black cumin oil producers
Today, there are not many black cumin seed companies competing on the market. Among them, according to buyers, the leading positions in the rating of quality oil producers are occupied by companies from Arab countries. However, this is not surprising. After all, it is they who own the discovery of its beneficial properties.
KHARRAZ, Egypt
The company has a reputation among the manufacturers of cosmetic and homeopathic remedies based on local herbal raw materials. Among her products are multidirectional creams, shampoos, ointments and ebony oil itself.
Advantages:
- It is made exclusively from plant materials grown on the territory of the manufacturer, and has passed a thorough control, which significantly increases the quality and safety properties of the product;
- The first cold-pressed oil with the maximum concentration of nutrients goes on sale;
- The company's portfolio includes a wide range of cosmetics for face and body skin care, which include ebony oil;
- Convenient dark glass packaging that prevents the chemical composition of the product from being affected by bright light. This oil will not react with plastic during prolonged use.
Disadvantages:
- The production uses seeds grown in Egypt. According to many consumers, they are inferior in taste to seeds from Ethiopia.
The black cumin oil from the HARRAZ company is sold in packs of 100 ml. average price - 550-600 rubles.
Baraka, Sri Lanka
The company's products are perfect for those who want to use the oil not only for medicinal and culinary purposes. A large bottle made of dark plastic with a tight lid and a volume of 0.5 liters will last for a long time.
Advantages:
- Made from natural raw materials, no additives;
- Control over the quality and safety of the product is carried out at all stages of production from the receipt of raw materials to the packaging of products;
- Modern production technologies are used to preserve all the beneficial properties of black cumin seeds.
Disadvantages:
- Some customers do not like the large volume, as the oil requires compliance with storage conditions. In particular, it should not lose essential oils and is exposed to light.
If you just decided to try black seed oil, you should choose another manufacturer that produces products in small bottles. After all, Baraka oil costs at least 2,200 rubles. It will be a shame if its use turns out to be impossible with individual intolerance.
Hemani, Pakistan
One of the most experienced and well-established manufacturers of health products. It has been on the market since the middle of last year and produces a wide range of oils and skin care products. The medicinal properties of its products are recognized by doctors in most countries of the world.
Advantages:
- Black cumin oil is produced primarily from Damascus caraway varieties grown in Central Africa. It is he who is considered the best raw material for making butter;
- Differs in high efficiency;
- In the manufacturing process, many years of experience and experience are used;
- The company has numerous certificates and awards confirming the high quality of its products;
- Hemani products have been overwhelmingly positive over the years.
Disadvantages:
- Some consumers find the oil too bitter, with a piney flavor. But these are indicators of the quality of raw materials.
Black cumin oil comes on sale in glass bottles with a volume of 125 ml. Cost - 600-650 rubles.
Makemi, Russia
There are producers of black cumin oil on the market and companies from Russia. The Makemi firm from Bashkortostan has been operating for less than five years, but has already won fans thanks to its excellent quality products and affordable prices.
Advantages:
- The production uses raw materials from the countries of Central and North Africa;
- Thanks to the filtration system, the oil has a pleasant taste and aroma;
- Contains no additives or preservatives;
- Retains useful properties for a long time;
- The company produces butter in two packages. In a 100 ml tin can and a 250 ml glass bottle.
Disadvantages:
- These include only the fact that the company works for a short time and the effectiveness of its products is difficult to fully assess.
Quite a budget option for black cumin oil. A package of 100 ml costs 200-350 rubles. Oil in a glass bottle differs little in cost from competitors' products.
El Jasmine, Egypt
The company has been producing oils and extracts from vegetable raw materials for many years. Its products are in demand all over the world.
Advantages:
- Using only high-quality raw materials that have passed several stages of control;
- Guaranteed product use and safety. It contains no preservatives and impurities of other oils;
- Products are certified;
- The oil is produced in glass containers, protected from ultraviolet radiation.
Disadvantages:
- According to most buyers, they are absent.
Consumers believe that the cost is 1800-2000 rubles. for 250 ml of black cumin oil from the Egyptian company El Jasmine is quite justified and corresponds to the quality and useful properties of the product.
Above are the main manufacturers of black cumin oil, which have proven themselves well in the market for cosmetic and homeopathic remedies based on plant raw materials. Currently, there are more and more such companies. Therefore, it is worthwhile to approach goods of this kind with special care and attention. It is important to benefit the body, and not harm it by purchasing goods of inadequate quality. Before using black cumin oil for medicinal and prophylactic purposes, you should definitely consult a doctor.
