Origin
Also called black cumin oil, nigella oil has been used for many years for its multiple properties. The nigella is native to North Africa, oil is said to have been found in the tomb of Tutankhamun, which earned it the nickname of the oil of the pharaohs. Habbatul in Arabic means seeds of blessing, it is also widely used in the Middle East.
The oil is extracted from black cumin seeds by cold pressing. These seeds are rich in vitamins, fatty acids, amino acids, minerals and essential oils. We see it arriving in Europe around the 60s, it will then be the subject of a good number of studies.
Properties
Black cumin oil contains lipids. Fatty acids and vitamins vary according to its quality, hence the importance of choosing the right oil, preferably organic and obviously cold-pressed.
Nigella oil contains omega 3 and 9, vitamin A and E. It is also provided with active ingredients that give it antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulant, anti-allergic virtues. It also stimulates the digestive system, and will be thus ideal for a belly massage.
It is also antioxidant and has an effective action against free radicals.
Its anti-inflammatory action is recognized, it can be used on muscular or articular pains, on skin affections such as psoriasis or eczema.
Black cumin oil strengthens the body's defenses by stimulating the immune system. The components (antioxidants, vitamins, fatty acids ...) act to boost immunity. It is also recommended at the change of season to prevent surrounding viruses.
Dosage
Nigella oil can be used externally or internally, depending on the desired action.
In application on the skin:
It can be diluted with another oil (coconut, jojoba), to fight against eczema, or muscle inflammation.
By oral way:
According to the dosage recommended on the packaging, if it is in capsules or oil. In general we recommend one to 2 teaspoons at mealtimes.
Contra-indications: If one does not exceed the recommended quantities, the oil of black cumin does not present any contra-indication. In the event of pregnancy or breast feeding it is however recommended not to consume the oil of nigella.
This text has been written for informative purposes, the specialist who can make a true skin diagnosis is the dermatologist.