Onion Seed Oil

Botanical Name of Onion Seed:  Nigella sativa

Synonyms:  black cumin, fennel flower, nutmeg flower, Roman coriander, blackseed or black caraway

About Onion Seed: Nigella sativa which is more popularly known as onion seed is a plant which grows up to 12 inches in height and bears flowers one a year. The flowers of onion seed are usually pale blue and white in colour and have 5 to 10 petals each on them. The fruit of this plant is in form of seeds which is commonly used as a spice. These seeds have a pungent and are bitter in taste. This plant is native to south west Asia and has spread to other parts of the world from here. The commercial requirement of the plant is primarily for its therapeutic properties.

History of Onion Seed: There has been a long standing history regarding the therapeutic usage of onion seed. Islam has regarded nigella sativa as one of the greatest natural healing medicine. It also mentioned in one of the ‘hadith’ (Sayings of Prophet Mohammed), it has been mentioned by The Prophet that black granules (referring to onion seeds) is the remedy of all diseases except death. Traditionally these seeds have been widely used in Middle East and South East Asian region to treat various ailments. The popular traditional medicinal form known as Yunani Tibb system of medicine also considers onion seeds as crucial remedy and secret to cure number of ailments.

Properties of Onion Seed Oil: Onion seed oil is obtained from seeds of nigella sativa. The major chemical constituents of this essential oil include: carvone, alpha pinene, sabinene, beta Pinene, P-cymeme, Oleic Acid, Palmitic acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitoleic Acid, Stearic Acid, Arachidic acid, linoleic acid, various minerals, etc.

Health Benefits and Applications Onion Seed Oil:

Onion Seed Oil is known to have number of benefits, some of the important ones include:

Digestive disorders: Onion seed oil or black cumin oil is well known for its properties which make digestive system more immune to various disorders. Any digestion related ailments can be treated using this essential oil.

Fever and Aches: Mild fevers and body aches have been known to be treated using black cumin oil since ancient times. Even today this oil remains as effective in treatment of fever and aches.

Skincare: Various skin related problems like eczema, psoriasis can be effectively treated using this essential oil. Massage of onion seed essential oil is known to keep skin fresh and healthy.

Anti bacterial and Anti Fungal: This oil is also known to have anti bacterial and antifungal properties which help in treatment of wounds and scars.

Respiratory Problems: Infections and problems in the respiratory tracts such as cough, cold, asthma can be treated by use of black cumin essential oil.  

Other therapeutic properties of Onion Seed Oil that make it useful are: analgesic, anti- inflammatory, antihistaminic, anti allergic, anti-cancerous, anti parasitic, etc.

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