nutndiet brings you 100% pure and natural Wood Pressed Niger Seed Oil (100% Cold Pressed (Kacchi Ghani)), extracted using Wooden Kolhu / Chekku which generates less heat and retains more natural nutrients for better health benefits. Oil is extracted from good quality pure Niger seeds (?????? or ??????????), without roasting, to retain natural goodness of the oil. Our Wood Press extraction method preserves the natural nutrients, flavor and aroma. nutndiet Wood Pressed Niger Seed Oil is rich in antioxidants, healthy fats and free from cholesterol and trans-fats; an excellent choice for improving metabolism, building immunity, good for body massage, hair care and heart health. Even though this natural, vegan, gluten-free and non-GMO Wood Pressed Niger Seed Oil is suitable for cooking due to the richness of healthy nutrients it contains, traditionally it has not been used as a Cooking oil. Rather, it has been used mainly for body massage to relieve body and joint pains, as seasoning to go along with Shenga chutney etc., for hair care and for raw consumption in limited quantities (1-2 spoons). High proportion of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) help lower the Bad Cholesterol (LDL Cholesterol), thus reduce risk of heart disease. Niger Seed Oil has anti-inflammatory properties, which makes it an excellent option for body massage and to soothe joint pains. Niger seed oil is also good for hair care and is said to reduce pre-mature greying of hair.