Because there seems to be some interest...

[brightrosefox]

"Black Seed oil (also known as Egyptian Black Cumin) is cold-pressed from the Black Seed herb, which contains about 28-35% oil. The oil is more concentrated than the seed itself, though the seed meal also contains fiber, protein, and carbohydrates. Research shows that Black Seed Oil contains more than 100 components, some of which are still unidentified, that work together synergistically. It is a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids (also known as "essential fatty acids") which are the building blocks of cells and help the body produce Prostaglandin E1.

Black Seed contains the following Essential Fatty Acids: Myristic Acid (0.5%), Palmitic Acid (13.7%), Palmitoleic Acid (0.1%), Stearic Acid (2.6%), Oleic Acid (23.7%), Linoleic Acid [Omega-6] (57.9%), Linolenic Acid [Omega-3] (0.2%), Arachidic Acid (1.3%) - and the following nutrient components Protein, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine, Niacin, Folacin, Calcium, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus.

Black Seed Oil is an excellent healer, and its areas of application range from external skin care (psoriasis, eczema, dry skin, joints & scalp massage) and to internal use as a treatment for various complaints (asthma, arthritis, immune system)."

Yeah...but it still tastes like salty metallic molasses... Oh, the sacrifices our taste buds make for good health. Man, am I glad they offer tasteless capsules. But my skin feels beyond fantastic when I apply the oil topically... and my hair seems to grow two inches overnight and gets really shiny.

Comments

hmm...

[my-piece-of-sky.livejournal.com]

where could one acquire said oil?? also, are there any products you recommend w/ it in it...preferably on the cheap...

Re: hmm...

[brightrosefox.livejournal.com]

I think the best place to go is www.sweetsunnah.com since they offer both internal and external products for a good price. I'd recommend the Extra Nutritional Capsules for the insides, and for the outside, go with the Hand And Body Lotion or the Shea/Black Seed/Honey Indulgence Cream. Overall, the stuff is priced really well because of how long it all lasts.

Re: hmm...

[my-piece-of-sky.livejournal.com]

thanks :)

Re: hmm...

[brightrosefox.livejournal.com]

If you do buy, let me know how you like it. I wanna see if other people have the same good reactions I did. I just put a single teaspoon in a big cup of pineapple juice and I can barely taste it. I just feel really good. Lots of energy; my allergies went away and I think my eyes are a lil better.

Re: hmm...

[my-piece-of-sky.livejournal.com]

will do :)

Speaking of natural stuffs...

[saturnineutopia.livejournal.com]

You're the only person I can think of to ask about this. I'm on the hunt for natural, but great smelling bath products. I've been using a discontinued (but OH SO fabulous...it's thick as honey!) sandalwood shower gel/lotion for awhile, but I'm nearly out and can't even find it on e-bay. Therefore, I must find a replacement ASAP.

Anybody that you'd recommend?

*mwah*

Re: Speaking of natural stuffs...

[brightrosefox.livejournal.com]

*grin* Yep. "Pure & Basic" and "Jason Naturals" are my favorites. Jason's body washes are so huge for the price! No matter which bath product I use it's honey-thick, sweet-smelling, super-moisturizing, and super-smoothing. Do a Google search, but I recommend nutritionblvd.com for the best prices and widest selection. Sandalwood is awesome!

Re: Speaking of natural stuffs...

[saturnineutopia.livejournal.com]

Sandalwood, rose, and vanilla are my favorite scents. :-)

Thanks so much. I'm off to spend money I don't have. *grin*

Re: Speaking of natural stuffs...

[brightrosefox.livejournal.com]

Mine, too! I'd add jasmine, orange and ginger to that blend for a kick. So romantic... Adam falls over himself whenever I wear a really good vanilla oil. He loves gardenia. In fact, he is the only man I know who can wear a true gardenia scent. I went to gardenbotanika.com to make my own custom perfume, and I thought of him and created a Tangerine-Gardenia-Vanilla blend that smells fantastic.
Garden Botanika will custom blend a three-scent perfume in a 3 oz bottle for $24, the best perfume deal I know of.

Re: Speaking of natural stuffs...

[saturnineutopia.livejournal.com]

Ooh! When I lived in Georgia, they used to have a store at the mall there. I'd go every couple of weeks. They ended up closing out and I forgot all about them. Thank you so much for reminding me.

By the way, what's your SN for AOL/AIM. I have two on there for you, but I never see you on, so I'm thinking that I got them wrong.

Re: Speaking of natural stuffs...

[brightrosefox.livejournal.com]

SirenRose8 ... the only one I've used since college. :)