Black cumin oil

Black cumin oil is dark yellow , with an intense smell and spicy taste; the process of cold pressing in small batches preserves all the nutritional properties of the seed itself and therefore guarantees freshness, strength and quality. The secret of high quality is in choosing the right seed that has been well cleaned and dried to 40°C and cold pressed to 28°C.

Black cumin oil is the most common natural preparation in the fight against allergies. When it's pollen season and the flowers of plants are in the air, many people reach for this product.

The ancient peoples call black cumin a plant that "heals everything except deathBlack cumin seeds they were also found in the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, and today they are known for their wide application in various ailments.

Production method

In Matičnjak, black cumin oil is obtained by cold pressing black cumin seeds. In this way, we preserve the full spectrum of phytoactive substances. 

Black cumin seeds come from Egypt, from a standardized producer from whom we have been buying seeds for more than 13 years. As a conscientious producer, we press black cumin oil in small batches, on a weekly basis, which makes quality control even more precise.

The preparation is packaged in a dark brown glass bottle that ensures optimal protection of the oil, prevents deterioration from UV rays due to exposure to sunlight and retains the aromatic and therapeutic properties of the oil much longer than transparent glass or plastic.

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What science says about black cumin

Black cumin oil it is continuously researched and is currently recommended in phytotherapy to regulate blood sugar, so diabetics, people with metabolic disorders, insulin resistance, PCOS, and allergies ask us about this oil. Due to its impressive composition, it is the number one protection for many and an indispensable preparation in the "home pharmacy". It is also suitable for athletes. In our daily work with this noble plant species, we ourselves witness its benefits.

Black cumin seeds contain over 100 biologically active ingredients, each of which has certain benefits for the human body. However, thymoquinone can be singled out as the most powerful among them, one of the many healthy compounds of the essential oil contained in black cumin, whose tiny molecule reaches all cells in the body. 

Various studies investigate the medicinal effects of black cumin seeds and we have singled out the following:

• It protects against allergic reactions and regulates asthma  – according to studies, molecule  thymokine supports lung function by dilating the bronchi and relieving asthma symptoms (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
• Regulates sugar and cholesterol levels  - research shows that black cumin oil increases the secretion of insulin from the beta-cell of the pancreas, while thymokine lowers bad cholesterol and blood glucose levels (6, 7, 8, 9)
• It promotes the health of the skin, hair and nails  - researchers state that this effect is achieved by the fact that the body of black cumin provides an abundance of unsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants (10)
• Regulates immunity –sucus research is that cuminincreases the activity of T-lymphocytes and NK cells that create a natural defense mechanism against viruses, bacteria and fungi (11,12,13,14,15)
  
• Relieves symptoms of gastritis and stomach infections thanks to its strong immunomodulatory effect (16)

1 Ikhsan M., Hiedayati N., Maeyama K., Nurwidya F. Nigella sativa as an anti-inflammatory agent in asthma. BMC Research Notes. 2018;11(1, article no. 744)

2) Saadat S., Mohammadi M., Fallahi M., keyhanmanesh R., Aslani MR Protective effect of α-hederin, an active ingredient of Nigella sativa, on tracheal response and pneumonia in guinea pigs sensitive to ovalbumin. Journal of Physiological Sciences. 2015;653):285–292. doi: 10.1007/s12576-015-0367-6.

3) Salem AM, Bamosa AO, Qutub HO, et al. Effect of Nigella sativa supplementation on lung function and inflammatory mediators in partially controlled asthma: a randomized controlled trial. Annals of Saudi Medicine. 2017;37(1):64–71. doi: 10.5144/0256-4947.2017.64.

4) Koshak A., Wei L., Koshak E., et al. Nigella sativa supplementation improves asthma control and biomarkers: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Phytotherapy research. 2017;31(3):403–409. doi: 10.1002/ptr.5761.

5) Boskabady MH, Farhadi J. Possible prophylactic effect of Nigella sativa seed aqueous extract on respiratory symptoms and pulmonary function tests in chemical warfare victims: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Journal of alternative and complementary medicine. 2008;14(9):1137–1144. doi: 10.1089/acm.2008.0049.

6) Kaatabi H., Bamosa AO, Lebda FM, Al ELq AH, Al-Sultan Beneficial effect of Nigella sativa seeds on lipid profile in patients with type 2 diabetes2. Journal of Family and Community Medicine. 2012;19(3):155–160.

7) Omidi H., Khorram S., Mesgari M., Asghari-Jafarabadi M., Tarighat-Esfanjani A. Effects of separate and simultaneous supplementation of nano-sized clinoptilolite and Nigella sativa on oxidative stress, antioxidant parameters and body weight in type 2 diabetic rats. Biomedicine and pharmacotherapy. 2017;96:1335-1340. 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.11.077.

8) Daryabeygi-Khotbehsara R., Golzarand M., Ghaffari MP, Djafarian K. Nigella sativa improves glucose homeostasis and serum lipids in type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Complementary therapies in medicine. 2017;35:6–13.

9) Kaatabi H., Bamosa AO, Badar A.,​​​​​​​et al. >Nigella sativa improves glycemic control and alleviates oxidative stress in patients with type 2 diabetes: a placebo-controlled clinical trial with blinded participants. 2015;

10)NIGELLA SATIVA SEED, A NEW BEAUTY CARE INGREDIENT: A REVIEW SP Sudhir *1, VO Deshmukh 2 and HN Verma1 Department of Natural Sciences 1, Jaipur National University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Sarkone Life Sciences 2, Dubai, UAE

11) Majeed A., Muhammad Z., Ahmad H., Hayat SSS, Inayat N., Siyyar S. Nigella sativa L.: use in traditional and modern medicine – A review. Acta Ecol. Sin. in 2020

12) Goyal SN, Prajapati CP, Gore PR, Patil CR, Mahajan UB, Sharma C., Talla SP, Ojha SK Therapeutic potential and pharmaceutical development of thymoquinone: a multitarget molecule of natural origin. In front. Pharmacol. 2017; 8: 656.

13) Ahmad A., Mishra RK, Vyawahare A., Kumar A., ​​​​Rehman MU, Qamar W., Khan AQ, Khan R. Thymoquinone (2-isopropyl-5-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone) as a chemopreventive / anticancer agent: chemistry and biological effects. Saudi Pharm. J. 2019.

14) Hossen MJ, Yang WS, Kim D., Aravinthan A., Kim J.-.H., Cho JY Thymoquinone: an IRAK1 inhibitor with in vivo and in vitro anti-inflammatory activity. Sci. Tail. 2017;7:1–12.

15) Aziz N., Son Y.-.J., Cho JY Thymoquinone suppresses IRF-3-mediated type I interferon expression via suppression of TBK1. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2018;19:1355.

16) Salem EM et al. Comparative study of Nigella sativa and triple therapy in the eradication of Helicobacter pylori. Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology 2010;16:207-14.

+Information and statements are for educational purposes and should not replace your doctor's advice.

Black cumin oil in discounted packages

Black cumin is an indispensable part of Matičnjak dedicated product packages recommended by phytotherapists Ive Bačlije:

🌱 ALLERGY package 

🌱 CHILD package

🌱 HEALTHY LIVER package 

🌱 HEALTHY PANCREAS package