Product Overview
This unrefined, filtered CO2 Total extract contains approximately 5.1% essential oil that is naturally-occurring in these aromatic seeds. Thymoquinone, an important constituent of Black Cumin oil, has a wide spectrum of favorable effects. Responding to customer demand, our supplier has been able to nearly triple thymoquinone content by increasing density and quality of seed.[5] Black Cumin oil’s many uses have earned Nigella the Arabic title of respect - Habbatul barakah - meaning the 'seed of blessing'.[6]
Please note that the low temperature CO2 extraction process (up to 104˚F/40˚C) for carrier oils ensures a product that more closely resembles that which is found in the raw plant material and has a longer shelf life than cold processed carrier oils.[7] In addition, CO2 carrier oils meet strict heavy metal requirements and contain no carbohydrates, protein, or inorganic salts.[8]
Our organic Black Cumin CO2 contains 0.1% of organic Rosemary Antioxidant CO2 to help maintain freshness.
1 Parker, Susan. Power of the Seed – Your Guide to Oils for Health & Beauty, 2014, pp. 155-6.
2 Ibid.
3 Kusmirek, Jan. Liquid Sunshine – Vegetable Oils for Aromatherapy, 2002, pp. 100-1.
4 Industry communication.
5 Ibid.
6 Ibid.
7 Ibid.
8 Ibid.