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Extra strong black seed oil is the most powerful black seed oil we have found so far. The 100 ml bottle of our strong black seed oil contains 6.3% of volatile oil. Our thymoquinone content is 3.52% for Extra Strong Oil.
Our extra strong black seed oil in a 100 ml bottle is the most powerful black seed oil we have found so far. With an essential content of 6.3% it is 6 times more powerful than most black seed oil on the market.
The higher the volatile oil content, the higher the thymoquinone content, so you don’t even need too much of it! Once you start taking the oil, you’ll feel the results immediately and within a few days your energy levels will be optimised.
Thymoquinone is the main constituent of the oil and is known for its exceptional properties and a lot of the black seed’s antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective properties come from it. It’s often used by individuals with asthma and other respiratory problems.
For those familiar with black seed oil they will notice the high potency of this oil.
Nutritional Information:
Typical values Per 100 MLENERGY (KJ) 3400kj (Kcal) 828kcalFAT (Oils) of which Saturates95.7 MLof which Saturates17 MLPolyunsaturates56 MLVolatile Oils6.3 MLof which Thymoquinone3.52 MLMonounsaturates22.7 MLProtein / Carb / Saltnone
DOSAGE:
Always start cautiously with only ½ teaspoon daily. Slowly increase the dose to 3 teaspoons daily. Kids begin with afew drops. (For severe illnesses and sensitive individuals, begin with drops.)
Not for children under 5. Do not exceed the stated recommended daily dose.
CAUTION:
Not to be taken during pregnancy. This should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Keep out of the reach of children.
STORAGE: Store in a fridge or cool shaded area.
*** This is a food supplement which offers many nutritional and health benefits when used on a daily basis.
STORAGE: Store in a fridge or cool shaded area.
Black Seed Oil - At a glance
Black Seed Oil extracted from black seed. Black seed is known by many different names in different regions/countries. Beside black Seed, it also called black cumin seed, kalonji, çörekotu and Schwarzkümmel etc. The scientific name of black seed is Nigella sativa. Nigella sativa is an annual flowering plant which grows to between 20 and 30 cm tall. The flower is white and pale blue with five to ten petals. The fruit contains several black seeds which are used as health remedies, spice and of course, to produce the oil.The whole seeds are small, dark and crescent shaped. Many studies have confirmed the most important element 'Thymoquinone' in black seed.
History of Black Seed
History tells us that the Black Seed was found in King Tutankhamun's tomb in Egypt. The seed has been used as an herbal remedy and condiment for more than 3000 years.
Black Seed Oil Mentioned In the Holy Bible
The book of Isaiah in the Old testament where it says;
Black Seed Recommend By The Holy Prophet Muhammad (SWS)
The final messenger, the holy prophet Muhammad (SWS) (peace be upon him) said that;
This Hadith Narrated by Khalid Bin Sad:'Aisha has narrated to me that she heard the Prophet saying, "this black cumin is healing for all diseases except As-Sam."Aisha had asked "What is As-Sam" The Prophet (SWS) replied,"Death." Hadith 7.592
Black seed Oil found in Tutankhamen's tomb
Not only was the Black Seed oil found in Tutankhamen's tomb, but also seeds with honey and it was still edible! This indicates that the ancient Egyptians believed that the black seed was valuable and would assist the king in his afterlife.
Cleopatra Used The Black Cumin Seed
Cleopatra used the black seed for its beauty and health giving qualities. Black Seed Oil was also used by Queen Nefertiti. In the times of the Pharaohs, the black seed was used as a healing remedy for headaches, colds, inflammatory disorders, allergies, toothaches and digestive disorders.
Mentioned in Assyrian Herbal Book
In the Assyrian Herbal, Black Cumin Seed is mentioned as a healing remedy for stomach diseases and for ears, mouth and eyes. The book also described that the black seed can be used to cure several diseases like; sores, itching, herpes and rashes.
Uses Of Black Seed Oil
Why Black Seed Oil?
Black Seed Oil to improve blood sugar level
Obesity and diabetes have reached epidemic levels all over the world with many people suffering from out of control blood sugar. Controlling blood sugar is the key to solving many health issues. Black cumin has been shown to balance blood sugar levels by increasing the sensitivity of cells to both insulin and glucose. Taking black seed regularly and consuming a good diet will ensure a longer, healthier life.
Black Cumin Seed oil as Bactericide
Black Cumin Oil is Bactericidal. it kills bacteria. Thus it can be effective for diarrhea, cholera,and even MSRA, a bacteria that has become resistant to many antibiotics. Kalonji Oil/black seed oil can be used to treat internal bacterial infections in the stomach, Intestines, Colon and urinary tract. It also helpful for curing external bacterial infections on the skin, ears and in wounds.
Black Seed Oil as a Digestive
Black cumin seed oil promotes digestion by discharging gastric juices and bile. A few drops of kalonji Oil aid digestion.
Black Cumin Oil as an Antiseptic
Black Seed Oil can be uses as an Antiseptic in cuts, wounds and burns to keep them free of infection and help them heal faster.
Black Cumin Oil as Detoxifier
Toxins are all around us in the form of environmental toxins, toxins in personal care products and medication, and the toxins we consume with our food. Certain microbes like candida can generate a slew of toxins and our bodies also produce toxins naturally through normal metabolic processes. All of these place a great burden on our health. Black Seed Oil helps to remove toxins of all kinds by supporting the liver, kidneys, lymphatic and immune system, and by increasing urination and perspiration.
Black Cumin Seed Oil as ANTI-FUNGAL
Fungal diseases can be very resistant to modern medicine but black seed oil has proven to be a very effective remedy against numerous strains of fungi.
Black Seed Oil as Antioxidant
"Thymoquinone" is one of the major antioxidants found in the Black Seed Oil. Antioxidants protect human cells from damage, which indirectly helps to improve the immune system of the body.
Black Seed was mentioned by several Naturopathic Masters
Several famous physicians throughout thousands of years of history relied on Black seed oil to treat a wide range of diseases. The black seed is a rare herb because it is considered to be a panacea (cure-all). It should come as no surprise then that the like of naturopathic masters like Hippocrates, Al-Biruni and Ibn-Sina used it.
Hippocrates (460 BC - 370 BC): Hippocrates (a Greek doctor) demonstrated Nigella Sativa (Black Seed) as an important solution for stomach related and hepatic issues.
Pliny the Elder (23 AD - 79 AD): In the first century, by Pliny the Elder wrote about black Cumin seed. He called it "Gith" in his 10 volume work entitled "Naturalis Historia" (Natural History).
Pedanius Dioscorides (Greek Physician, botanist, pharmacologist): Pedanius Dioscorides the Greek Physician is well known for his pharmacopoeia of herbs "De Materia Medica". For more than 1500 years, this book was widely read and consulted. He referred to the black seed as melanthion and recommended it for increasing the milk production of mothers and to treat several diseases and conditions like intestinal parasites, headaches, nasal congestion and tooth ache.
Al-Biruni (973 AD-1048AD): Al-Biruni, a well-known Iranian Scholar, wrote about the origins of Indian and Chinese drugs and said that Nigella Sativa is a type of grain called alwanak in the Sigzi vernacular.
IBN SINA (980 AD-1037AD): Ibn Sina, the famous Persian polymath, scientist and philosopher, penned "The Canon of Medicine" a hugely influential medical text. His own statement about black seed is as follows;
"Stimulates the body's energy and helps recovery from fatigue or disinterestedness"
He stated that the seed is useful for Fever, flu, colds, headache, tooth care, detoxification and inner purification, among other things. He mentioned that the seed is useful for several skin diseases and for wound treatments and he used black seed for poisonous stings and bites.
What does Research say about Black Seed?
Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Rheumatic:
Time of Research: 1915
Participants of Research: Doctors at King's College London. UK
Particulars: Black Seed used for inflammatory and rheumatic diseases.
Comments: The research concluded with the statement of using Black Seed as a treatment for rheumatism diseases and also related inflammatory diseases.
References: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7700988
Time of Research: 1960
Participants of Research: Professor El-Dakhakny
Particulars: Anti-inflammatory effect of Black Seed.
Comments: Black seed Oil is useful to relieve the effects of arthritis. The Oil has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Time of Research:2001
Participants of Research: Doctors at Aga Khan University Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan
Particulars: Spasmolytic and bronchodilator qualities of Black Seed.
Comments: Black cumin seed is useful for curing asthma and diarrhea.
References: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11381824
Time of Research: 2002
Participants of Research: Alexandria Medical Faculty, Alexandria, Egypt
Particulars: Effectiveness of nigellone and thymoquinone Of Black Seed.
Comments: The research partly demonstrated the action of the Volatile Oil against inflammatory diseases.
References: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12065147
Immune System Support:
Time of Research: 1986
Participants of Research: Drs El-Kadi and Kandil at I.I.M.E.R. Panama City, Florida and Volunteers.
Particulars: Effect of the Black seed on the immune system of human body. Human volunteers took 1g of seeds twice daily.
Comments: They stated as follows;
"These findings may be of great practical significance since a natural immune enhancer like the black seed could play an important role in the treatment of other disease conditions associated with immune deficiency states."
References:http://www.keephopealive.org/d2014v12n4.html
In 1993, a study took place at the College of Medicine (Dr Basil Ali and his colleagues)at King Faisal University. The study was published in the Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, confirming the above results.
Five Antibiotics Tested:
Time of Research: 1997
Participants of Research:Department of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Particulars:The antibacterial activityof Volatile Oil compared to these five antibiotics; cotrimoxazole,ampicillin,tetracycline, cotrimoxazole, gentamicin and nalidixic acid
Comments: The volatile oil of black seed oil was shown to be effective against various strains of bacteria.
Time of Research: 2005
Participants of Research: Researcher or King Faisal University (Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia), Pigeons
Particulars: Antibiotic Oxytetracycline (OXT). This antibiotic is used in the treatment of infection of the respiratory and urinary tracts in pigeons.
Comments:The black seed given as a food to pigeons worked as an immunoprotective element when the chronic administration of antibiotics is necessary.
References: apps.kfu.edu.sa/sjournal/eng/pdffiles/b8292.pdf
Anti-Fungal and Anti Bacterial (Candida):
Time of Research: 2003.
Participants of Research: Aga Khan University Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan, Infected Mice
Particulars:The antifungal activity of Black seed
Comments: The traditional use of Black seed against fungal infections was valid. Black cumin seed extracts exhibited an inhibitory effect against Candida.
References:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12601685
Diabetes:
Time of Research: 2002
Participants of Research:Gifu University, Japan
Particulars: Black Seed's effect on type 2 Diabetes.
Comments: Black cumin seed oil is insulinotropic(stimulates production, release and/or activity of insulin) for type 2 diabetes.
References:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12443686
Thrombosis:
Time of Research: 2001
Participants of Research:Meiji Pharmaceutical University, Tokyo, Japan
Particulars: Hematological studies on Black Seed oil
Comments: The study stated the following:
"Compounds possessing aromatic hydroxyl and acetoxyl group had more potent activity than aspirin, which is well known as a remedy for thrombosis."
References: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11256491
Cestodes (Worms) in Child:
Time of Research: 1991
Participants of Research: University of Agriculture, Faisalabad and naturally infected children.
Particulars:Black seeds against cestodes in children
Comments:The study results showed that the black seed contains active components which are effective against cestodes in children, without any side effects.
References:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1942479
Time of Research: 2007
Participants of Research: Abdulelah and Zainal-Abidin
Particulars:Antioxidant and Anti-malarial activities of Black seed's methanolic extract
Comments:The study confirmed that the black seeds have active antioxidant properties. It might be a perfect phytotherapeutic agent against Plasmodium infection in malaria.
References:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=nigella%20anti-malarial%20activities
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The definition of a herb is a flavorful plant used to season food in cooking or a plant used as medicine. An example of a herb is basil. An example of a herb is mint, used to soothe an upset stomach. noun.
Herbs are small plants that have a fleshy or juicy stem when they are young. The stems of some herbs develop hard, woody tissue when they grow old. Most herbs are perennials. This means that the tops of the plants die each growing season, but the roots remain alive and produce new plants year after year.
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