0°N 37°E · East Africa · Nigella Sativa
Black Seed
Oil
Sourcing underway · Cold-pressed · Single-Origin
Element 72 Vitality
Black Seed Oil
Dark Glass · Cold-Pressed · Single-Origin
The Bottle
Dark Glass · Cold-Pressed
The Box
Rigid · Black · QR Certified
The Bag
Hard Carrier · Black
Verified at the box
Every bottle ships with a QR code.
Scan it and it opens the Certificate of Analysis for your exact batch — thymoquinone percentage, peroxide value, heavy metals panel, microbial safety results. The full third-party laboratory document. Yours to read, download, and keep.
Batch E72–BSO01
Certificate of Analysis · ISO 17025
Thymoquinone · Peroxide value · Microbial safety
Two thousand years of use
Used before science
had a name for it.
Nigella sativa has been used as a medicinal ingredient for over two thousand years — referenced in Islamic tradition, used in ancient Egyptian medicine, present in Ayurvedic practice. It is one of the most universally documented natural remedies in human history.
Why East Africa
East African Nigella sativa — particularly from Ethiopia and Eritrea — consistently yields higher thymoquinone concentrations than seeds from other regions. This is a function of soil composition, altitude, and climate.
It is the same logic that makes Kenyan single-estate coffee chemically distinct from commodity-grade beans. Origin is not aesthetic. Origin is chemistry.
The Composition
What makes it work.
Thymoquinone
The primary active compound. TQ concentration determines quality more than any other factor. Degrades with heat — cold-pressed only.
2–3%
Omega Fatty Acids
Linoleic acid (omega-6) and oleic acid (omega-9). Essential fatty acids the body cannot produce. Form the carrier medium for TQ absorption.
Major
Carvacrol & p-Cymene
Secondary terpene compounds present in significant quantities. Both have documented antimicrobial properties.
Trace
Nigellone
A unique polymer of thymoquinone found only in Nigella sativa. Found exclusively in this plant species.
Trace
The Ritual
How to use it. Precisely.
The dose
One teaspoon (5ml) daily. Do not exceed two teaspoons. The active compounds are potent — more is not better.
How to take it
Take directly, or mix with a teaspoon of raw honey to balance the bitter, peppery taste. Do not add to hot liquids — heat above 40°C degrades thymoquinone.
The timing
Take on an empty stomach in the morning, or before bed. Both have documented benefits — choose the time you can be consistent with.
Topical use
Apply directly to scalp or skin. A few drops massaged into the scalp, left for 30 minutes, then washed out. Used across East Africa and the Middle East for centuries.
Consult a healthcare professional if pregnant, nursing, or on medication.
Our Process
Cold-pressed.
Nothing added.
Everything verified.
Thymoquinone drops sharply when heat is applied during extraction. Cold-pressing — keeping temperatures below 40°C — preserves the active compound profile. Most commercial black seed oil is not cold-pressed. Ours will be, and we will prove it.
Sourcing from single-origin East African seed stock means every batch has a provenance trail we can name. Not a commodity blend. A specific source, a specific season, a specific test.
Lab Verification
Every batch is tested at an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory before it reaches you. The full Certificate of Analysis ships with every order via QR code.
Third-Party Laboratory
ISO 17025
Bioactives
Thymoquinone (TQ)
Verified
The primary active compound. TQ concentration determines product quality. Cold-pressing preserves it — heat destroys it. We test and publish the percentage.
Freshness
Peroxide Value
Verified
Measures oxidation. High peroxide value means the oil has degraded. Cold-pressed, dark glass storage keeps this low. Verified before bottling.
Heavy Metals
Lead (Pb)
Verified
Soil contamination risk in any agricultural product. Confirmed absent before any batch is released.
Heavy Metals
Mercury (Hg)
Verified
Industrial contamination screen. Verified absent in every batch.
Heavy Metals
Arsenic (As)
Verified
Naturally occurring in soils. This test confirms none transfers to the final oil.
Safety
Microbial Safety
Verified
Total plate count, E. coli, and Salmonella panel. Required for any oil intended for human consumption.
Safety
Pesticide Residue
Verified
Confirms no solvent or pesticide contamination. Cold-pressed and unrefined means nothing was added at any point.
Purity
Adulteration Screen
Verified
Verifies the oil is 100% Nigella sativa — not blended with carrier oils to increase volume. Common practice in the market. Confirmed absent here.
Batch E72–BSO01 · Full CoA included with every order
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