Guest guest Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 Typical Analysis of Black Seed Oil: Fatty Acid Content 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. High line cosmetic companies are incorporating this oil into their formulas for age control serums and extra firming lotions, because of its ability to protect from peroxidation (see Houghton, P. J., R. Zarka, et al. (1995). Fixed oil of Nigella sativa and derived thymoquinone inhibit eicosanoid generation in leukocytes and membrane lipid peroxidation. Planta Medica 61(1): 33-36. {a} Pharmacognosy Res. Lab., Dep. Pharmacy, King's Coll. London, Manresa Road, London SW3 6LX, UK ) A powerful free radical scavenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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