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Black Seed - Typical Nutritional Profile

Typical Analysis of Black Seed (Nigella Sativa) Seed

Black Cumin Seed (Nigella sativa) Seed is highly nutritious.

Summary:

1. A high concentration of unsaturated fatty acids which indirectly act in almost every tissue of the body.

2. 23 known hormonal structures with various possible hormonal action.

3. Saponins with a varied activity.

4. Two identified alkaloids whose specific action is still unknown.

5. Volatile oil content embracinging all known volatile oil actions
6. A proven immune system effect, boosting resistance to infection.

7. All the essential amino acids.

Black Seed Composition

Alanine, arginine, ascorbic-acid, asparagine, campesterol, carotene, carvone, cymene, cystine, dehydroascorbic-acid, eicosadienoic-acid, glucose, glutamic-acid, glycine, iron, isoleucine, leucine, d-limonene, linoleic-acid, linolenic-acid, lipase, lysine, methionine, myristic-acid, nigellin, nigellone, oleic-acid, palmitic-acid, phenylalanine, phytosterols, potassium, beta-sitosterol, alpha-spinasterol, stearic-acid, stigmasterol, tannin, threonine, thymohydroquinone, thymoquinone, tryptophan, tyrosine.

It also has traces of calcium, sodium, and crude fibre.

Monosaccharides (single molecule sugars) in the form of glucose, rhamnose, xylose, and arabinose
are found in the black seed.

Nigella Sativa Seed contains a non-starch polysaccharide component - a useful source of dietary fibre.

It is rich in fatty acids, particularly the unsaturated and essential fatty acids (Linoleic and Linolenic acid). The EFAs, consisting of alpha-Linolenic acid (omega-3) and Linoleic acid (omega-6), are substances that cannot be manufactured in the body, and thus must be taken in as high-EFA foods or supplements to sustain good health.

Typical Analysis of Black Seed Oil (Nigella sativa oil)

The above analysis is particularly interesting because of the high concentration of unsaturated fatty acids. There has been tremendous interest in recent years in Evening Primrose Oil, which is being prescribed for virtually all conditions, from skin care to revitalizing the body. This oil contains linoleic and linolenic acid.

Linoleic and linolenic acid act as precursors to prostaglandins. Protaglandins which are lipid soluble acid compounds, have been detected in almost every tissue and body fluid. They produce in minute amounts a broad spectrum of effects embracing practically every biological function.

These functions include:

1. Increased cardiac and renal output.

2. Action on all smooth muscles – in reproductive system, gastro-intestinal tract and respiratory tract.

3. Action on the central nervous system, endocrine system and metabolism, etc.

Therefore an intake of black seed oil (black cumin oil) will result in an increased prostaglandin level which can have a tremendous effect on the entire body.

Preparations containing linoleic and linolenic acids have been used extensively for the treatment of:

1) Lowering blood cholesterol.

2) Eczema and skin diseases.

3) Multiple Sclerosis.

4) Pre-menstrual tension.

5) Variety of tumours.

6) Arterio-thrombotic diseases.

7) Rheumatoid arthritis.

NOTE: As with any natural crop the analysis of Black Seed will vary from crop to crop and location to location depending on climate, soil, rainfall and method of cultivation. This is particularly important with products such as Black Cumin, which is cultivated from Turkey to Thailand, Europe to Asia.

Trace amounts of:
Chromium, Cobalt, Iodine, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel,
Potassium, Selenium, Vanadium

Typical Composition
Protein	21-23%
Carbohydrates	29-30%
Fats	34-38%
of which:
Saturated	18.1%
Monosaturated	23.8%
Polyunsaturated	58.1%
Fibre	4-7%
Moisture	4 -5%
Ash	5-8%

Fatty Acids
Myristic Acid (C14:0)	0.5%
Palmitic Acid (C16:0)	13.7%
Palmitoleic Acid (C16:1)	0.1%
Steartic Acid (C18:0)	2.6%
Oleic Acid (C18:1)	23.7%
Linoleic Acid (C18:2)(Omega-6)	57.9%
Linolenic Acid (18:30) (Omega-3)	0.2%
Arachidic Acid (C20:0)	1.3%