Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Active Component
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- Ingredients
- Black Cumin Extract
- Product Families
- Parts Used
- Seeds
- Black cumin is a flowering plant native to Asia and the Mediterranean. Its seed has been used to make medicine for thousands of years. It has been used as a seasoning spice and food additive in the Middle East and Mediterranean areas. In ancient texts and historical documents black cumin seed is noted for its therapeutic attributes and ability to support the body in its own natural healing processes. It has been revered as a beauty secret since ancient times and it is discussed in the text Canon of Medicine, considered a hallmark publication in the history of human medicine and used as the primary medical text throughout Europe until the 17th century.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Common Name
- Black Cumin
- Botanical Name
- Nigella sativa
- Active Principles
- The most important active compounds are thymoquinone (TQ), thymohydroquinone, dithy- moquinone (nigellone), p-cymene (7%-15%), carvacrol (6%-12%), 4-terpineol (2%-7%), t-anethole (1%-4%), sesquiterpene longifolene (1%-8%), α-pinene, and thymol.
Features & Benefits
- Food Ingredients Features
- Black Cumin Extract Health Benefits
- Packed with antioxidants.
- May lower cholesterol levels.
- May help kill off bacteria.
- May alleviate inflammation.
- Could help protect the liver.
- Can aid in blood sugar regulation.
- May prevent stomach ulcers
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition Applications
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance