Nature Sure Kalonji Oil: Benefits and Best Uses.

Packed with antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients Black Seed oil or Kalonji Oil has many beauty benefits besides its health benefits. This amber-colored oil can combat a number of hair and skin concerns like hair fall, dandruff, acne, eczema and skin inflammation. So, when I got my hands on Nature Sure Kalonji Oil, I started using it from the very next day it was delivered to me.

Kalonji or black seeds (in Bengali কালোজিরে) is very popular in Indian kitchens because of its fantastic aroma. We use it in dals, veg curries, namkeens to give them a luscious flavor and taste. It is also believed to soothe stomach discomfort. That's why we cook dishes with this spice to calm down stomach inflammation or acidity. These tiny, black seeds have some other medicinal uses as well. During my childhood, I always saw my mom using black seeds potli to heal my runny noses or chest congestion. Since childhood, I am a patient of asthma. A hot oil massage with Kalonji and garlic helps me to get relieved. 

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After receiving this Nature Sure Kalonji Oil, I started my research on this. What I found is somewhat confusing. Most of the articles are saying that kalonji or black seeds are also known as black cumin seeds or black caraway or kalajeera. While some are saying it's something different from kalajeera or black cumin seeds. Whatever the name means, as I have started using, I found it giving the same benefits as our age-old black cumin seeds are offering.

Well, let's start with what I have penned for. 

Nature Sure Kalonji Oil:

Nature Sure Kalonji Oil, the elixir of good health provides relief from several health and beauty issues. This 100% pure, cold-pressed oil is extracted from Nigella sativa. It is totally undiluted and is widely used for pain relief, metabolism, digestion, breathing-related issues, strengthening bones, period pains, immunity, acne and pimples, hepatic problem, dandruff and all. Either you use it topically or consume orally, it can be an amazing home remedy. 

Benefits:

• Kalonji Oil is famous for its magical benefits for all diseases. It is a powerhouse of protein, carbohydrates, vital minerals like calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, potassium and vitamins A, C, E, K. 
• It has the ability to improves the immune system, keep liver healthy and maintain heart health.
• Some studies have shown that black seed oil being the powerhouse of antioxidants, may protect us from diabetes, heart disease, obesity and even cancer.
• With its antibacterial properties, this liquid may treat bacterial infections. 
• It may soothe inflammation, heal stomach discomfort, promote digestion, protect liver and kidneys.
• As I said at the beginning, black seed oil can ease chest congestion, prevent runny nose and sneezing and also can relieve asthma.
• Heals skin concerns like acne, reduce redness, rashes and softens the dry patches, especially on elbows, knees, and cracked heels.
• Effectively prevents hair fall, promotes healthy scalp and supports hair growth.

Price: ₹ 309 for 110 ml. Get on discount here. 

Packaging:

The amber-hued liquid comes in a green plastic bottle with a flip cap. The bottle is packed in a cardboard box on which you can find every necessary information about the product. The spillage proof, compact packaging is good enough to carry with you. The lightweight bottle can fit in your purse well. 

How do I use:

It's a lightweight, gentle oil with a bit thick consistency. It smells like black cumin seeds or kalajeera. The fragrance is not overpowering and my sensitive nose likes it.

To relieve allergic reactions:

The light liquid has made me feel happy as I have a ready-to-use home remedy for my allergic conditions. Before I had to make my own oil heating black cumin seeds to ease my runny nose and chest discomfort. Now I have Nature Sure Black Seed oil. 

I just take 2-3 tsp of the product, make it warm and massage along my nose and throat. So simple, isn't it? It gives instant relief from the irritations caused by allergies. Also pour a few drops to a cloth and smell it any time of the day. You can also add one tsp of the formula to a bowl of hot water and inhale the vapor. The aroma will give you relief from allergies, dry cough, asthma attacks and headache. Do it thrice a day.

To heal pain on my breastbone:

Recently I have diagnosed with Costochondritis, an inflammation on ribs to the breastbone. It causes pain, sometimes severe on ribs. The pain gets worse with sneezing or coughing and stress or anxiety. 4-5 days back due to pain I couldn't sleep. As an experiment, I gave a gentle massage with hot Kalonji Oil. Trust me, it worked like magic. It gave immediate relief and helped me sleep. Since then, I have been using it every night before bed. After a week my pain has lessened pretty much now. 

To treat body acne:

My son has this. As Kalonji Oil is antibacterial in nature, it has the ability to heal acne. So, I tried on him. Every day after a shower and before bed, I massage with warm oil. After 4-5 days the big red bumps started reducing in size. And the tiny ones are dried. What I think is it's showing effects so well it may heal acne completely. Yet, I have to use the oil regularly and consistently. Plus, it has softened and enhanced the quality of his skin.

On dandruff:

Monsoon is in full swing now. Though it gives us comfort after the hot summer days, it brings dandruff and itchy scalp with it.  As per studies, black seed oil may significantly improve scalp health while fighting dandruff and consequent irritations. 

I tried this as Pre-poo treatment, either alone or mixing with honey and coconut oil. Apply the blend 30 minutes before you wash your head. You can also use this mixture on your face. If you use on your face you may replace coconut oil with grapeseed oil.

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Monsoon hair care:

Monsoon gives a tough time to all hair types, be it dry, or oily. Worst is the case with those who have dry, frizzy hair like me as it tends to get more frizzy and unmanageable. Nigella Sativa with vitamins like A, C, K and E not only smoothens the frizz but also prevents split ends, retains moisture, protects from outside hazards giving glossy mane naturally. 

Take each part of Sativa oil, coconut oil, apricot oil and honey. Mix well. Now, add aloe vera gel to the concoction. Mix well to form a fluffy frothy texture. Apply on scalp and hair. Massage thoroughly with your fingertips and let it sit for at least 30 minutes. Now go for a head wash with a sulfate-free shampoo. You can do this Pre-poo twice a week. 

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As a massage oil:

The liquid has the ability to heal joint pains. If you are suffering from such pains or stiff joints and swelling, go for a massage. It can heal inflammation and give relief from pain or stiffness. Don't have pain? Just have a stress relief massage after a long hectic day.

Take a required amount of the oil in your palm, add few drops of peppermint EO (optional) and massage the blend in your palms. As you feel it warm, massage gently and get relieved. It also will ease your headache.

Regular massage on your skin will impressively improve your complexion. It may soothe irritation, giving a soft, healthy and youthful appearance. 

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Note: Some may be allergic to black seeds. So a patch test is suggested before using. 

*P.R sample.