Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
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- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- CAS No.
- 8014-13-9
- Ingredients
- Black Cumin Seed Oil
- EC No.
- 616-945-2
- Product Families
- Process
- CO₂ processed
- 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- In ancient texts and historical documents black cumin seed is noted for its therapeutic attributes and ability to support the body in its own natural healing processes.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
- Benefit Claims (Health)
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- Food Ingredients Features
- Black Cumin Seed Oil 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
- Applications
- Skin Care Applications
Properties
- Physical Form
Regulatory & Compliance
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