( MENAFN - Straits Research) Introduction Southeast Asia and North America are the native home of black seed oil, also known as black cumin seed, Nigella sativa, and kalonji. The black seed oil has acquired recognition for usage in Indian or Middle Eastern cuisine, such as curries, soups, vegetables, and meat dishes for a peppery flavor. It has the taste and aroma of black pepper, onions, and oregano.
The black seed oil also possesses various health and wellness benefits, including antibacterial, analgesic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, anti-hypertensive, and insulin-sensitizing. Thymoquinone, Thymohydroquinone, and Thymol are the main compounds in black seed oil. It can be used to make myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, palmitoleic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, arachidonic acid, proteins, vitamins B1, B2, B3, calcium, folate, iron, copper, zinc, and phosphorus.
Market Dynamics Due to the accompanying health advantages, black seed oil consumption has increased. Black seed oil helps lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, improve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, lessen asthma symptoms, and ease stomach discomfort. As people become more worried about their health, they are starting to choose "better-for-you" food ingredients that are healthy and safe to eat.
Black seed oil can also be taken orally in liquid or pill form. Thus, it is anticipated that the health advantages of black seed oil during the forecast period will propel market expansio.