Black Cumin Seed Oil Extract Powder | Kalonji, Nalla jilakarra

Black Cumin Seed Oil Extract Powder — known as Kalonji in Hindi, Karuncirakam in Tamil, Nalla jilakarra in Telugu, Karim jirakam in Malayalam, Kale jire in Marathi, and Kalo jira in Bengali (Nigella sativa)

Black Cumin Seed Oil Extract Powder (Nigella sativa) is valued for its Thymoquinone, nigellone (naphthoquinones), Volatile monoterpenes (p-cymene, carvacrol, thymo-hydroquinone), Alkaloids (nigellidine, nigellicine, trace), Saponins (incl. α-hederin, trace), Fixed-oil fatty acids (linoleic/oleic matrix). Supplied in bulk from India, with INR pricing and local checkout on herbuno.in.

Specification & Sourcing Notes

Thymoquinone is lipid-bound, so a powder grade will not match the loading of cold-pressed black seed oil — take the powder where a dry, blendable format is needed. Commonly selected for capsule lines, dry premixes and Ayurvedic preparations. Thymoquinone degrades on light and heat; store sealed and assay per lot.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Black Cumin Seed Oil Extract Powder?

Keep it small and repeatable so you can judge it honestly. Because the extract concentrates volatile oils like thymoquinone, capsules or warm herbal tea are the tidiest formats. Run the same timing for two to four weeks, track adherence and perceived comfort (post-meal ease, daytime airway feel, skin/oral clarity), and adjust gradually rather than chasing larger totals or switching formats mid-trial

Claim strength: Moderate

How should the inclusion rate for Black Cumin Seed Oil Extract Powder be determined?

Inclusion rate for Black Cumin Seed Oil Extract Powder should be based on actives concentration confirmed in the per-lot CoA rather than nominal extract ratio. This ensures accurate label claims and consistent batch-to-batch potency.

Claim strength: High

What documentation is supplied with Black Cumin Seed Oil Extract Powder?

Per-lot CoA and SDS are supplied with every order of Black Cumin Seed Oil Extract Powder. CoA covers identity, purity, heavy metals, microbial limits, and moisture content. Organic certification and FSSAI documentation available for relevant variants. Shelf life: 18–36 months from manufacture under recommended storage conditions.

Claim strength: High

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