Kalaunji Oil
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Also known as black cumin, nigella or by its scientific name Nigella sativa, kalaunji belongs to the buttercup family of flowering plants. It grows up to 12 inches (30 cm) tall and produces a fruit with seeds that are used as a flavourful spice in many cuisines. The seeds of the kalaunji plant are known for their diverse culinary uses and medicinal properties. Traditionally used to treat a variety of ailments, kalauni has been associated with a wide range of health benefits. In addition to its culinary use, kalaunji is known for its medicinal properties. In fact, its use can be traced back several centuries as a natural remedy for everything from bronchitis to diarrhoea
The benefits and the medicinal values of Kalaunji are known to the world since the ancient times. Kalaunji is an ayurvedic herb and known for its powerful curing and healing aspects.
Due to its surprising protective and healing powers, Kalaunji oil is regarded as 'Miracle Cure'. Therapeutically, Kalaunji oil is used as anti-histamine, anti-pyretic, anti-helmintic, anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour, anti-bacterial and antioxidants.
Contents & Properties :
- Palmitic Acid: 14%
- Stearic Acid : 2.5%
- Oliec Acid: 22.3%
- Linolic Acid: 59.2%
- Storage: Cool & Dry, Below 35℃
- Shelf Life: 36 months from packaging
Features & Benefits
- No preservatives, chemicals or flavoring agents added
- Retains vital nutrients, natural aroma and taste
- Rich in essential oleic acid and linolic Acid
- Use with coconut oil in small quantity (3:1 ratio) into hair to make it soft and shiny, reduce hair fall, darken and brighten hair color
- 1 part kalaunji oil with 2 parts olive oil for baldness
- Helps to control high blood pressure take in small quantities over salads or smoothies
- Helps to maintain cholestrol
- Helps to treat skin irritation. Add 8-10 drops in 250 gms water. Dab cotton and apply and press over irritated area
- Add a few drops to vaporizer. It gives relief drom headaches.
- Some test-tube studies have shown that the high antioxidant content of kalauni may help protect against disease.
- Several studies have found that supplementing with kalaunji could help reduce both total and “bad” LDL cholesterol.
- Test-tube studies have shown that kalaunji and its components may exhibit anti-cancer effects.
Both test-tube and human studies have found that kalauni may be effective against several types of bacterial infections.
- Some studies have found that kalaunji and its active components could help reduce markers of inflammation.
- Studies show that supplementing with kalaunji may help decrease blood sugar levels.
- Kalaunii can be eaten raw, added to dishes or mixed with honey or water. The oil can also be diluted and applied topically to the hair and skin or taken in supplement form.
What's more, the oil is sometimes diluted and applied topically as a natural remedy thats said to increase hair growth, reduce inflammation and treat certain skin conditions.
- Aids in darkening the colour of hair, its strength, shine, softness and length. Also helps to fight hair fall.
A mixture of almond, coconut and kalaunji helps to reduce skin blemishes.
- Inhaling the oil in small quantity might help to reduce cold and headache.
