What is black seed oil?

Nigella Sativa, also known as Fennel Flower, is a small flowering plant growing in eastern Europe, western Asia and northern Africa. The plant produces fruits that have tiny black seeds, these can be used for cooking but have a history as a natural remedy for common health conditions. Here at Greenliving Pharma, we extract black seed oil through cold press technology to maintain all the original properties and nutrients. 

What makes black seed oil relevant today?

For over 4000 years, black seed oil has been used as a natural remedy for its healing properties and benefits. The ancient Eygptians used black seed oil as a trusted remedy for healing and protection. Even Pharoh Tutankhamun was a fan of black seed! Among his possessions of gold and diamonds, he chose to take black seed to the next life.

Nigella Sativa also holds deep roots in Islam, being the most frequented herb in the Qu’ran. Black seed oil’s healing properties are heavily documented, even being referred to as ‘seeds of blessing’ and ‘the miracle herb’.

This is why ‘Baraka’ is important today, translating to ‘blessing’ or ‘breath of life’; Baraka reflects the importance of black seed oil as a natural remedy in healing, protection and growth that is tried and trusted.

Potential benefits of black seed oil

As a source of Omega 6 and Oleic acid, black seed oil contains natural polyunsaturated and saturated fatty acids as well as vitamins and minerals. This gives black seed its anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. As well as aiding in lowering cholesterol levels, black seed oil is high in antioxidants. This helps to protect us against free radicals; harmful molecules that are linked to multiple illnesses such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

Due to the anti-inflammatory properties of black seed oil, it may help with brain health. The neuron-protecting properties, such as thymoquinone, make black seed oil a widely used natural remedy to treat nervous system diseases: such as memory impairment, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, and neurotoxicity. A study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology looked at ‘The effects of Nigella Sativa seed on memory, attention and cognition in healthy human volunteers’. The study found a significant difference in memory in those that took 500mg of black oil seed oil twice daily for nine weeks compared to those that didn’t. Concluding that Nigella Sativa enhances ‘memory, attention and cognition’. This makes black seed oil a brain boosting remedy.

Here at Greenliving Pharma, we believe that Baraka has a sense of being the focus point of wellbeing and a harmonious flow of life. Supporting your journey towards a happy and healthy lifestyle from the inside.