Ingredient library · Carrier oil
Nigella
Nigella sativa · RanunculaceaeIn one paragraph
Nigella sativa — black seed, black cumin — gives a dark oil with a sharp, peppery, almost bitter aroma that carries through into anything it is blended into. It holds thymoquinone, the compound most associated with it. It is used sparingly.
How Nurtur Health uses it
Nigella oil is part of the hair oil blend, where a small proportion contributes to the character.
Traditional use
One of the most storied plants in Middle Eastern and South Asian traditional use, with a very long record in skin and hair preparations.
Cautions — read before use
External use only. Not intended for internal use.
Always patch-test a new product before wider use.
Speak with a qualified practitioner before use in pregnancy, while nursing, on children, or alongside medication.
Products containing nigella
Written and reviewed by Olga, Herbal Academy graduate and founder of Nurtur Health.