How and When to Use Black Seed Oil?

by Mother Nature Organics 0 comment(s) Nov 08, 2021

The short answer: Take black seed oil at whatever time of day you will remember, most often with breakfast or with dinner. The label serving for our liquid is 1 teaspoon (5 g) and for our softgels 2 softgels, and the oil is single-origin from Turkey, cold-pressed and USDA Organic. Below: timing, serving math, ways to take it and how long a bottle lasts.

How and when to use black seed oil - Mother Nature Organics

Quick answer: Most people take black seed oil once a day. The usual liquid serving is 1 teaspoon (5 g), and the usual softgel serving is 2 softgels. Take it in the morning or the evening, whichever you'll stick with. Many customers take the liquid on an empty stomach. If it bothers your stomach, take it with a meal. Always follow the serving on your bottle's label.

Black seed oil is also called black cumin, black caraway, kalonji or black onion seed oil. It is pressed from the seeds of Nigella sativa, a flowering plant grown in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Asia. People have used the seeds in cooking for centuries. The oil contains naturally occurring compounds such as thymoquinone (source). Below is a practical guide to how and when to use it.

How to take black seed oil

Take the liquid oil raw, one teaspoon at a time, and follow the daily serving on the label. Don't heat it. High temperatures can break down its fatty acids and natural compounds, so don't cook with it or stir it into hot drinks.

Don't stir it into water or tea either. Oil and water don't mix, so some of the oil stays stuck to the glass and you won't get the full serving.

How to use black seed oil: 4 easy ways

Start with 1 tsp (or the serving on the label), then pick the way you like best:

Stir it into a smoothie
Mix it with a spoon of honey
Drizzle it over salad
Or take it straight, morning or evening

Tip: shake well and store it somewhere cool and dark.

How to make the taste easier

Black seed oil has a strong, peppery, slightly bitter taste that some people compare to cumin or oregano. To soften it:

Stir 1 tsp of oil into 1 tsp of raw honey.
Mix it with a teaspoon of lemon or orange juice and take it right away.
Drizzle it over a salad, cooked vegetables or hummus in place of olive oil, after cooking.
Blend it into a cold smoothie.

Can I mix black seed oil with honey?

Yes. Honey is one of the most popular ways to take it. Mix a teaspoon of each and take it straight from the spoon.

When to take black seed oil: morning or night?

There is no single best time. What matters most is taking it at the same time every day. Common routines include:

Morning: a teaspoon before breakfast, often with honey or lemon.
Evening: a teaspoon before dinner or at bedtime.
Split: half a serving in the morning and half in the evening, if you find a full teaspoon too strong. Keep the daily total within the label serving.

Should I take black seed oil on an empty stomach?

Many people take the liquid on an empty stomach, before a meal or at bedtime. Others find the taste and texture easier with food. Both are fine. If you feel any stomach discomfort on an empty stomach, switch to taking it with a meal.

With food or without food?

Liquid oil: you can take it with or without food. Many customers prefer an empty stomach. Take it with food if it's more comfortable for you.
Softgels: our 2000mg black seed oil capsules label says to take 2 softgels per day with a meal. Our 1000mg softgels label says to take 2 softgels daily. Follow the directions on your bottle.

How much black seed oil per day?

Follow the serving on your product label. For our organic black seed oil (liquid), that is 1 tsp (5 g) per day. For our softgels, it is 2 softgels per day. Don't take more than the label serving unless your healthcare professional tells you to.

Liquid or capsules: which should I use?

Liquid: you can adjust the teaspoon serving, and you can also use it on skin and hair. It has a strong taste.
Capsules and softgels: no taste, easy to take on the go, and a fixed serving. 2000mg per serving or 1000mg per serving.

Compare every format in our black seed oil collection, or read the black seed oil capsules guide.

How to use black seed oil on skin and hair

Using black seed oil on skin and hair

Skin: smooth a few drops onto clean skin at night as a moisturizer.
Hair: massage a small amount into the scalp and hair ends for a few minutes before you shower to add shine.
Do a patch test on a small area first.

For more ideas, see black seed oil for skin and hair.

How to store black seed oil

Store it in a cool, dark, dry place and keep the bottle tightly closed. Refrigerating the liquid after opening is optional. Our softgels don't need refrigeration.

When to check with a healthcare professional

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using black seed oil if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take prescription medication, have a medical condition, or have surgery scheduled. Keep it out of reach of children.

What to look for when buying black seed oil

Choose an oil that is cold-pressed, certified organic and unrefined, with no added ingredients. Check the label for the thymoquinone content, if listed, and look for a dark glass bottle. Mother Nature Organics Organic Black Seed Oil is USDA Organic, cold-pressed, unrefined and glass-bottled.

Comparing options to find the best black seed oil for your routine? Our Organic Black Seed Oil hub compares the liquid oil, 1000mg softgels and 2000mg softgels side by side.

Black seed oil FAQ

Should I take black seed oil in the morning or at night?

Either works. Pick the time that fits your routine. Many people take it in the morning with breakfast or a spoon of honey, and others take it with dinner or before bed. Taking it at the same time each day makes it easier to remember. Keep to the serving on your label.

What is the best time of day to take black seed oil?

Whenever you'll take it consistently. Morning before breakfast and evening before bed are the most common times.

Can I take black seed oil at night?

Yes. Many people take their teaspoon or softgels in the evening or at bedtime.

Can I take black seed oil with coffee or tea?

It's better not to. Heat can affect the oil, and it doesn't mix with water-based drinks. Take it from a spoon, with honey, or in a cold smoothie instead.

How long does a bottle last?

At 1 tsp per day, an 8 oz bottle has about 48 servings, according to the label. A 60-count bottle of 2000mg softgels has about 30 servings.

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