Black Seed (Nigella)

Black seed, or Nigella sativa, is a herbaceous plant whose small black seeds have been used for more than three thousand years in the traditional medicines of the Middle East, Asia and North Africa. At Herba Barona, your specialist shop at 10 rue Théophile Roussel, Paris, we offer four black seed products, including cold-pressed virgin oil and capsule supplements, so you can benefit from the exceptional properties of this seed, long regarded by ancient traditions as a remedy for all ills.

Black seed oil owes its richness to its unique composition. Thymoquinone, its main bioactive compound, has been studied for its antioxidant properties, documented in over a thousand scientific publications. Essential fatty acids, notably omega-6 linoleic acid and omega-9 oleic acid, along with phytosterols, vitamins and minerals, round out this remarkable nutritional profile behind the growing enthusiasm for this ancient seed.

Black seed has been traditionally used for centuries in the medicines of the Middle East, Asia and North Africa to support the body’s natural defences and general wellbeing.

It is also traditionally associated with respiratory comfort, particularly for city dwellers exposed to pollen and pollution, such as Parisians in the 12th arrondissement.

Black seed oil provides essential fatty acids and has been the subject of extensive research into metabolic balance. Rich in antioxidant compounds, it fits easily into a daily wellbeing routine.

For external use, black seed oil is traditionally valued as a skin and hair care oil. Our selection includes cosmetic-grade virgin oils suited to this external use.

Our advisors at Herba Barona help you choose between the different forms of black seed based on your goals. Cold-pressed virgin oil offers the broadest spectrum of active compounds and can be used both internally and externally. Black seed oil capsules offer the convenience of a precise dose and mask the strong taste of the oil, which some may find unappealing.

Visit our Paris shop to explore our black seed selection. Complete your routine with our respiratory comfort supplements, our probiotics and our glutathione supplements for an antioxidant synergy.

The black seed supplements available at Herba Barona in Paris are selected for the quality of their ingredients and the scientific documentation behind them. We favour standardised extracts with guaranteed levels of active compounds, whose effectiveness is validated by published clinical studies. Our dosages match those used in research protocols. Every brand we carry (Dynveo, Novoma, Doctor’s Best, Now Foods, Be-Life, Ayur-vana) applies rigorous quality controls: independent lab testing, purity and concentration checks, and full traceability. This scientific rigour is what sets Herba Barona apart from shops selling generic products. Available in-store in Paris.

Black seed supplements are often more effective when combined synergistically. At Herba Barona in Paris, our team helps you build personalised protocols by combining the right active ingredients at the right doses. These combinations are not marketing claims but synergies documented by nutritional research. Our in-store advisors know the interactions and will point you towards the most relevant combinations for your profile and goals. Feel free to ask for advice during your visit to our Paris 12th shop.

Buying in-store in Paris at Herba Barona comes with real advantages: personalised advice from a specialist, the ability to compare products side by side, checking labels and expiry dates, immediate collection and a guarantee of authenticity. For supplements sensitive to heat or humidity, buying in-store is particularly recommended. Our team welcomes you warmly and helps you find the products best suited to your situation. Find Herba Barona at 10 rue Théophile Roussel, Paris 12th (metro Ledru-Rollin or Bastille), Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30am–6:30pm.

At Herba Barona, we welcome you to our Paris shop for personal advice on choosing your supplements. Our team is on hand to guide you towards the products best suited to your needs.

• Address: 10 rue Théophile Roussel, 75012 Paris
• Metro: Ledru-Rollin (line 8) or Bastille (lines 1, 5, 8)
• Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30am–6:30pm
• Phone: +33 1 43 42 43 80