A member of the parsley family, black cumin (Nigella sativa) is a small flowering shrub native to the Mediterranean region and certain parts of northern Africa, Asia and Europe. Considered a highly valuable medicinal plant, black cumin was used in Biblical times not only as a spice, but also as a supplement to promote overall health and well-being. Over the centuries, different cultures have cultivated the plant for its aromatic and flavorful seeds. Black cumin seed oil is a rich, golden oil extracted from these tiny, black pepper-like seeds utilizing cold-press technology in order to retain maximum nutrition.
Also known as a panacea, black cumin seed oil’s proponents include the Greek physicians Hippocrates and Galen, who both prescribed it as a powerful remedy. They also include the legendary Egyptian queens Cleopatra and Nefertiti, who both used the rich, golden liquid – dubbed by the Egyptians as “Pharaoh’s Oil” – as part of their hair and beauty treatments.
Black cumin seed oil is an incredibly rich source of antioxidants and minerals, including calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, copper and manganese. It also contains potent compounds like thymoquinone and nigellone. With over 1,600 beneficial components, black cumin seed oil possesses an impressive nutritional profile that provides a wide range of health benefits. Carefully cold-pressed in order to retain maximum nutrition, Health Ranger's Black Cumin Seed Oil is guaranteed 100% pure, meaning no synthetic chemicals or additives are present in any bottle.
