Black cumin oil, a beauty elixir dating back to ancient Egypt

Cultivated in many Middle Eastern countries, the black cumin flower has been renowned for its therapeutic and cosmetic properties for thousands of years. Seeds from this herbaceous plant were found in Tutankhamun’s tomb… Discover the origins and benefits of this Mediterranean plant, also known as black cumin, Venus hair, or pepper.

The black gold of the pharaohs

An aromatic plant belonging to the Ranunculaceae family, black cumin contains edible seeds from which an oil is extracted. An elixir of a thousand virtues, it was used regularly by the pharaohs and queens of Antiquity. Even back then, black cumin oil was renowned for its soothing and regenerating properties. It was used to treat digestive disorders, toothache, migraines, and infections.

According to writings dating back to the 7th century, the Prophet Mohammed said: “treat yourself with black cumin seeds, they are a remedy for all ills except death”. Highly reputed in the Muslim world, black cumin is nicknamed “habba al-baraka” in Arabic, meaning “seed of blessing”.

Laboratory studies have repeatedly confirmed the medicinal and cosmetic virtues of black cumin oil.

 

 

 

 

 

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The main properties of black cumin oil

Both a cosmetic and edible vegetable oil, black cumin oil can be ingested or applied directly to the skin. Here are its three main virtues :

Anti-inflammatory: black cumin oil reduces muscle pain and calms skin inflammations such as psoriasis, acne, and eczema.

Anti-infectious: anti-fungal and anti-viral, black cumin oil helps fight food-borne infections, viruses and fungi.

Immunostimulant: black cumin oil improves immunity by boosting natural defenses.

To take full advantage of all its benefits, be sure to choose high-quality, organic, cold-pressed black cumin oil. For topical application, dilute black cumin oil in another vegetable oil (jojoba or almond, for example). Pregnant or breast-feeding women should exercise caution when using black cumin oil, and seek the advice of a health professional.