BLACK SEED OIL / KALONJI OIL is derived from a medicinal herb known as Black Cumin Seed, Onion Seed, Habbah al-baraka in Arabic, Kalonji in Hindi, Karunjiragam in Malayalam & many other common names. Scientifically black seed plant is known as Nigella sativa. It has been traditionally used for many medicinal purposes. It is mentioned in hadith as a medicine and is widely used in islamic cultures. It is recently been subjected to many research studies with suprising results. WHY GARDENIA? We use high quality black seed. Seeds are washed thoroughly to remove any impurities. We don’t use any chemicals or solvents to extract oil. To preserve the natural benefits of black seed, no refining processes are done to alter the taste, flavor or smell. No preservatives are used. No adulterants are used to increase the weight of the product.