Introduction

Black seed oil originates from a flower known as the Nigella sativa. It also goes by the names black cumin, black caraway, nigella or kalonji. Nigella sativa is a plant often found within Western Asian countries such as Iran as well as Eastern European countries such as Bulgaria and Romania.

Nigella sativa belongs to the Ranunculaceae or buttercup family, the majority of which are perennials (expected to live longer than 2 years). They are vascular plants that have no persistent woody stem above the ground. Nigella sativa flowers tend to be white or blue and their seeds are black. The plant normally has between 5 and 10 petals, and grows to heights of 20-30cm. 

Black seed oil is arguably one of the best natural ingredients for hair, as it has antibacterial, antifungal anti-inflammatory properties which protect the hair and scalp while also locking in moisture in the hair shaft.

Useful for: acne, inflammation, psoriasis, eczema, hypopigmentation

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