What is Black Seed Oil? The Nigella sativa plant is native to the Indian subcontinent and west Asia, and the little black seeds it produces go by many names - black cumin, nigella, kalonji, black caraway. These aromatic seeds are popular in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines, often used to garnish curries or sprinkled over naans. The oil from these seeds, produced via a gentle cold-pressing, is naturally rich in linoleic and oleic acids and thymoquinone (TQ). Healthspan have combined their Black Seed Oil extract with a vegan form of vitamin D3, sustainably produced from marine microflora, which supports your immune health.* We’ve also added vitamin E, which helps to protect your cells from oxidative stress. What is Ayurveda? An ancient healthcare regime from the East, Ayurveda is at least 5,000 years old and focuses on a holistic approach to a healthy, balanced life. Its three pillars of diet, sleep, and meditation are still practiced today, embracing nature and consciousness to promote wellbeing. Balance your dosha Black Seed Oil is best suited at pacifying the Vata and Kapha doshas. *Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones, normal muscle function and the normal function of the immune system.