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The ultimate 'Food As Medicine' health product. This oil has been a secret in the wellness community until recently.
AKA Black Cumin Seed oil or blackseed oil or cold pressed black seed oil or cumin seed oil.
Some of the benefits of Black Seed Oil are listed below:
- Anti-Inflammatory: Soothes chronic inflammation.3
- Immune Support: Enhances immunity.4, 5
- Respiratory Health: Eases asthma and allergies.6, 7
- Digestive Aid: Promotes gut health and digestion.8
- Weight Management: Supports healthy weight loss.9
- Diabetes Control: Manages blood sugar levels.10
- Heart Health: Benefits cardiovascular well-being.11
- Joint Health: Eases joint discomfort.12
- Neuroprotection: Shields brain health.12
- Skin, Hair & Nail Care: Enhances skin, hair and nail health.13
- Cancer Prevention: Inhibits certain cancers.12
- Male Fertility: Boosts sperm count.12
- Menstrual Relief: Alleviates menstrual symptoms.14
- Liver Protection: Guards against liver issues.15
- Anti-Aging: Slows the aging process.16
- Antidepressant: Elevates mood and mental health.17
- Blood Pressure: Lowers high blood pressure.18
- Antiviral: Bolsters immunity against viruses.19
- Antifungal: Combats fungal infections.20
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Antibacterial: Fights harmful bacteria.21
- Antiparasitic: Defends against parasites.12
- Anti-Ulcer: Relieves gastric distress.22
- Bone Health: Strengthens bones.23
- Muscle Relief: Eases muscle spasms and pain.24
- Anti-Angiogenic: Supports cancer prevention.25
- Kidney Protection: Safeguards renal health.26
- Cholesterol Control: Regulates lipid levels.18
- Wound Healing: Accelerates tissue recovery.27
- Lactation Support: Enhances milk production.28
- Overall Vitality: Elevates general well-being.1, 2
Harness the potent benefits of Black Seed Oil for a healthier, more vibrant you.
Thymoquinone (TQ) is a primary constituent in black seed oil, it’s the antioxidant powerhouse. Immortal Health ensures that their Black Seed Oil produces optimal Thymoquinone with testing undertaken in Australian laboratories. Immortal Health guarantees that every batch of their Black Seed Oil exceeds 1.9% of thymoquinone.
Immortal Health Australia Black Cumin Seed Oil aka Black Seed Oil is different to the rest as it is pure and unfiltered. This oil is one time virgin cold pressed and 100% natural. You won't find a more potent Black Seed Oil on the market.
Made from 100% pure black cumin seeds. This is an antioxidant powerhouse. This truly is one of the most powerful superfoods on the planet.
The noble black cumin seed has titles regarding it as; “the Miracle Seed.”
Black Seed Oil has a long history of use in traditional medicine.
With over 3000 years of historical use, Black Cumin Seed Oil was found in King Tutankhamun’s tomb and has been used for everything from cellular health to hair hydration and skin care. It was a beauty elixir that Queens Cleopatra and Nefertiti did not live without and used by naturopathic masters Hippocrates and Dioscorides.
The Nigella Sativa plants that Immortal Health Australia Black Cumin Seed Oil is sourced from are wild-harvested by the local farmers on beyond organic, nutrient-dense alluvial soil, that is self-fertilised during the monsoon season. The Nigella Sativa plants are grown on this very soil and handpicked by the farmers for black cumin seeds.
They are then cold pressed once into a raw, unfiltered and high thymoquinone Black Seed Oil, ensuring the oil is in the purest form.
Read our Sage Journal article about the miracles of this oil HERE
A review on clinical trials of black seed (nigella sativa) and its active constituent, Thymoquinone in 2017 concluded that this plant has many pharmacological properties. The plant contains many active components, such as thymoquinone (TQ), alkaloids (nigellicines and nigelledine), saponins (alpha-hederin), flavonoids, proteins, fatty acids, and many others, that have positive effects in the treatment of patients with different diseases.
"Black cumin and its compounds are widely known for their potent anticancer actions. Accumulating evidence suggests that chemical constituents of black cumin seeds are chemopreventive and potent in inhibiting cell proliferation and provoking apoptosis"
- Hannan, M.A.; Rahman, M.A.; Sohag, A.A.M.; Uddin, M.J.; Dash, R.; Sikder, M.H.; Rahman, M.S.; Timalsina, B.; Munni, Y.A.; Sarker, P.P.; et al. Black Cumin (Nigella sativa L.): A Comprehensive Review on Phytochemistry, Health Benefits, Molecular Pharmacology, and Safety. Nutrients 2021, 13, 1784. LINK HERE
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