Important Active Ingredients Black Seed oil contains over 100 components which work together synergetically: 20% protein, 35% carbohydrates, 35-45% vegetable oils and fats, Omega 3 and Omega 6, essential oil 0.5-1.5%, trace elements and enzymes. Saponin Melathin has strong cleaning properties and is used as a laxative and for destroying parasites. Because of the composition of black seed oil it is suitable for destroying parasites in infants where most herbal remedies would be too extreme. In food it promotes the absorption of nutrients. It increases secretion and is considered mucolytic and expectorant providing liquefication of bronchial secretion and quick removal of bronchial mucous. Saponin melathin supports the bitter principle nigellin’s curative effect on metabolism for an appetite stimulating, digestant, general cleaning and eliminator. Nigellin also promotes the function of the liver and kidneys. Beta-sisterol known for sinking cholesterol level and aids secretion. Thymoquinone is an antioxidant, which inhibits the formation of undesirable prostoglandins, is anti-inflammatory and has a pain killing effect. It has a choleretic effect (stimulates the production of bile) and is good for fat metabolism and detoxification. Essential oils have the holistic effect by smells triggering release of hormones and messenger substance. Also they are digested directly through the lymphatics clearing any congestion in the lymphatic system, which then leaves it free to perform it’s function of purifying the blood (essential during any illness). Selenium and Carotene which have been shown to alleviate cancer. Carotene is converted by the liver into vitamin A, the vitamin known for its anti-cancer activity. Arginine which is essential for infant growth. Fifteen amino acids make up the protein content of the black seed, including eight of the nine essential amino acids. Essential amino acids cannot be synthesised within our body in sufficient quantities and are thus required from our diet. The Black Seed is also a source of calcium, iron, sodium, and potassium. Required only in small amounts by the body, these elements' main function is to act as essential cofactors in various enzyme functions