Black cumin oil

Black cumin grows in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Ethiopia, the United States, India, the Mediterranean, Central Asia, the North Caucasus and Transcaucasia. Seeds of this plant have long been used as a spice, and the oil obtained from them is widely used in pharmacology, medicine and cosmetology.

Oil composition

Useful properties of black cumin oil due to its unique composition. This product contains:

• carotenoids;
• vitamins D, E, C;
• vitamins B1, B6, B9, B2, B3;
• phytosterols;
• 15 amino acids (8 of them are irreplaceable);
• unsaturated fatty acids;
• tannins;
• flavonoids;
• poly- and monosaccharides;
• phospholipids (46% - osfatidylcholines);
• alkaloids;
• triterpene saponins;
• enzymes;
• saponins;
• essential oils.

Also, the seed oil of black cumin is rich in potassium, sodium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, manganese, copper, zinc, nickel, selenium and other macro- and microelements.

Oil treatment of black cumin

Because of the unique fatty acid composition, the oil of black cumin seed is used to strengthen immunity and treat female diseases. Possessing an immunostimulating effect, the drug favorably affects the thymus gland, responsible for the production of T-lymphocytes and a number of hormones.

Black cumin oil is used in gynecology for infertility, bacterial and fungal infections, painful menstruation. The drug normalizes the hormonal balance, has an antiseptic effect, relieves pain and spasms.

Black cumin oil in cosmetology

There are many recipes for masks using black cumin oil that help:

• restore the lipid barrier of the skin;
• increase elasticity and elasticity of the skin;
• get rid of stretch marks and the first signs of aging;
• cure acne and various skin inflammations;
• normalize microcirculation and lymphatic drainage in the subcutaneous fat layer;
• eliminate puffiness and cellulite.

It is recommended to use caraway oil in combination with olive oil, tea tree oil, grape seed, bergamot, rosemary and others. Also, the drug is indispensable as a hair care product. Caraway oil strengthens and nourishes the hair, prevents the appearance of seborrhea and dandruff, makes the head of hair thick and shiny.

Apply the product in combination with olive oil for 10-20 minutes, rinse with shampoo. Black cumin oil is suitable for all types of hair.

Mask Recipes

Cleansing face mask - black cumin oil and olive oil (1 spoonful) is applied to the T-zone and left for 25 minutes. Remove the product with a dry napkin. Mask eliminates inflammation, cleans pores, treats acne.

Refreshing face mask - a spoonful of black cumin oil mixed with two tablespoons of grape seed oil. After 40 minutes, the product can be removed from the face with a dry napkin. This mask slows the aging of the skin, removes dryness, peeling, moisturizing and giving elasticity.

Rejuvenating mask for the decollete zone, bust - in equal proportions mix the oils of black cumin, geranium, fennel, grape and peach bones. The agent is applied in circular motions, after half an hour, remove with a napkin.

Black cumin seed for weight loss

As a preparation for combating obesity, caraway seed oil is used externally (massage, wrapping) and inside. Means for tightening the skin - in 200 ml of oil dilute 10 drops of menthol natural (can be replaced with essential oil of peppermint). Lubricating the hands of the resulting mixture, you need to massage the problem areas, moving from the ankles to the waist. Each site should be massaged for 5 to 8 minutes. To maintain a cooling effect after the procedure, you need to spend some time without clothes. You need to do this every day for a month.

The course of internal intake of caraway oil is 2 months, then it can be added to salads (has a thick spicy smell). Take oil of black cumin on an empty stomach, 1 to 2 teaspoons, washing 1 to 2 glasses of water.