Nigella sativa Extract

Product name: Black Cumin extract/ natural plant nigella sativa extract

Botanical Source: Nigella damascena

Latin name: Nigella sativa L

Appearance: Yellow brown fine powder

Specification: 4:1,5;1,10:1, 20:1

Water: not more than 5.0%

Used Part: Seed

Test Method: TLC

Family: Ranunculaceae

What is Nigella sativa Extract?

Nigella sativa is an annual flowering plant, native to southwest Asia.

It grows to 20–30 cm (7.9–12 in) tall, with finely divided, linear leaves. The flowers are delicate, and usually coloured pale blue and white, with 5–10 petals. The fruit is a large and inflated capsule composed of 3–7 united follicles, each containing numerous seeds.The seed is used as a spice. The seeds are commonly used as direct use and a flavoring on cakes, bread, curries and pickles.

It has been used for gastrointestinal disorders and respiratory problems.

The seeds are aromatic, acrid, carminative and febrifuge. Medicinal properties of the seeds have effectively used for skin diseases, jaundice, fever, paralysis, diarrhoea and cough. Oil is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and boils and is used topically to treat cold symptoms. Great for bronchial asthma and bronchitis, rheumatism and related inflammatory diseases.

What will Nigella sativa Extract be used for?

1.Scavenges free radical, eliminate speckles;

2.Enhances cardiovascular health;

3.Inhibits growth and formation of certain types of cancer;

4.Improves visual performance in humans;

5.Reduces symptoms of premenstrual syndrome;

6.Rreduces symptoms in gastric ulcers.

7. Protects cells against drug, chemical and environmental pollutants toxicity;

8.Reduce aging and loss of elasticity in skin etc.