What is Black Seed Oil?

According to Oil Health Benefits, Black Seed Oil has strong medicinal benefits when used as part of a regular regimen. This highly concentrated oil is made up of tiny black colored seeds that are commonly called “black cumin” but are scientifically called nigella sativa.

It is dissimilar from popular natural hair oils like coconut and olive oil because it is an essential oil. Natural lifestyle enthusiasts call this the “cure for everything except death.”

When it is 100% pure, unrefined, and cold-pressed, black seed oil is sourced from Indian or Turkish seeds made up of powerful Nigellone, and Thymoquinone–two antihistamines.

Other common names

• nigella sativa oil
• black cumin
• Roman coriander
• fennel flower
• nutmeg flower
• black caraway

Black Seed Oil benefits

Since it is anti-inflammatory, black seed oil is great when diluted with a carrier oil to soothe scalp conditions that cause inflammation, flakiness, and sensitivity. It also kills viruses and fungal infections, so those with lice can benefit. Like lavender, citrus, and rosemary essential oils, black seed oil is an adjuvant, meaning it works well with other ingredients to provide therapeutic effects. Put a few drops in a fragrance lamp or mist some on your pillow and linens to give you a restful, relaxing night. You may also put a few dabs of your diluted black seed oil to your temples to ease a headache and lower your blood pressure. Black seed oil is anti-rheumatic, so it is extremely effective in giving relief to joint issues that come with age and athleticism.

As far as natural hair goes, black seed oil may help in regrowing certain thinning areas on your scalp. Massage 1 part black seed oil with 2 parts olive oil vigorously onto your bald patches to encourage hair growth. Rinse out afterwards with a cleansing conditioner.

DIY Black Seed Hair Loss Remedy

Try this recipe from The Blessed Seed to regrow your thinning edges using black seed oil.

1. Add 2 handfuls of black cumin seeds to 5 cups of water.
2. Boil for 10 minutes. Let it cool down.
3. Strain the seeds.
4. Pour the black cumin water into a glass jar.
5. Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
6. Massage this mixture to your scalp at least twice a week.
7. Let it stay on your scalp for 30 minutes to 1 hour and then wash your hair.
8. Keep the mixture in the refrigerator for 2 weeks maximum (without preservatives).

Source – naturallycurly.com