Thymoquinone in ThymoCura Black Seed Oil
ThymoCura® is cold-pressed Turkish Nigella sativa oil. We measure thymoquinone (TQ) for every production batch with an independent laboratory and publish the result — a measured number, not an “up to” estimate.
Thymoquinone, Briefly
Thymoquinone (TQ) is a naturally occurring constituent of Nigella sativa (black seed), and the figure most often used to compare black seed oils. For the full explanation of what it is and how it forms, see What Is Thymoquinone? This page covers what we measure in our own oil and how to read that number.
TQ is one data point. It says nothing on its own about purity, freshness or how the oil was extracted — which is why we document the batch, not just the number.
Our Thymoquinone, by Profile
| Standard Balanced everyday profile · 3.38 oz and 8 oz |
TQ target 2.0–2.5% Latest published batch: 2.26% (TC-65397) |
| Mild Softer taste and aroma · 8 oz |
TQ target 1.0–1.3% Measured per batch |
| Oil of Oregano with Black Seed Oil 7% oregano essential oil in 93% black seed oil · 3.38 oz |
TQ of the black seed oil base Documented per batch COA |
| High Potency Stronger taste and aroma |
Coming soon Not on sale yet |
A profile target is the range a profile is made to; the measured figure for a specific batch is on that batch’s Certificate of Analysis. TQ varies by batch, so a published result describes its batch — not every bottle.
How We Measure It
Each production batch is sampled and tested by an independent, accredited laboratory. Thymoquinone is quantified by UPC² (UltraPerformance Convergence Chromatography) and reported as a percentage of the oil.
- Batch COA summary (TC-65397) — the thymoquinone result and fatty-acid profile for the referenced batch
- Original TQ lab report (redacted PDF) — the third-party analysis behind the figure: sample 3TP-89, 2.26%
Measured vs “Up To”
Thymoquinone numbers are everywhere in black seed oil marketing. A realistic benchmark:
- Many mass-market oils: under 1% TQ — often around 0.5–0.95%.
- Quality pure cold-pressed oil: roughly 1.5–3% TQ. Our Standard profile targets 2.0–2.5%; the latest published batch measured 2.26%.
- Concentrated extracts & softgels: standardized to 5–20% TQ — processed extracts, a different category from whole cold-pressed oil.
So when an oil is marketed with the “highest” TQ, the honest question is: measured, or “up to”? “Up to 4%” describes a peak a product might hit — not what is in your bottle. A measured figure comes from testing a specific batch — compare it against another verified number, not a marketing estimate. The step-by-step guide to comparing black seed oil TQ percentages shows how to line up two figures fairly.
Which One Should I Choose?
- New to black seed oil, or find the taste sharp? Start with Mild ($39.99, 8 oz).
- Everyday use? Standard — $49.99 for 8 oz (3.38 oz temporarily sold out).
- Looking for oil of oregano? The oregano blend carries oregano oil in cold-pressed black seed oil.
A higher TQ figure is not automatically the better choice — it usually also means a stronger taste. Choose the profile you will actually use every day.
Thymoquinone in Black Seed Oil — FAQ
What thymoquinone range occurs in cold-pressed black seed oil?
For pure cold-pressed black seed oil, thymoquinone (TQ) typically ranges from under 0.5% up to around 3%; many mass-market oils measure under 1%. Concentrated extracts and softgels can be standardized higher (5–20%), but those are processed extracts, not whole cold-pressed oil.
What thymoquinone does ThymoCura black seed oil have?
Thymoquinone is measured for every production batch. The Standard profile targets 2.0–2.5% and the Mild profile 1.0–1.3%. The latest published batch COA summary (TC-65397, sample 3TP-89) reports 2.26% for its referenced batch, and the original third-party lab report for that sample is published online. TQ varies by batch, so the figure describes that batch, not every bottle.
Is "up to 4% TQ" the same as a batch-specific TQ result?
No. "Up to" describes a peak a product might reach, not a batch-specific measurement. A batch figure comes from testing a specific production batch, and the laboratory report applies only to that batch. Compare a batch-specific, COA-documented number against another batch-specific number — not against an "up to" marketing claim.
Is higher thymoquinone always better?
Not necessarily. TQ is one compositional measurement; purity, freshness, cold-pressed extraction and honest batch testing matter just as much, and a higher figure usually also means a stronger, sharper taste. A verified mid-range oil can be a better choice than an unverified higher claim.
How is thymoquinone measured?
In a laboratory, using a chromatography method on a sample of the production batch, and reported as a percentage of the oil. ThymoCura batches are quantified by an independent lab using UPC² (UltraPerformance Convergence Chromatography).
Is 2% thymoquinone good for black seed oil?
For whole cold-pressed Nigella sativa oil, a verified figure around 2% sits within the typical range for quality cold-pressed oil (roughly 1.5–3%), while many mass-market oils measure under 1%. What matters most is that the number is measured on a specific batch and documented, not an "up to" estimate.
Continue Reading
- What Is Thymoquinone? — the compound, explained
- Nigella Sativa Oil — botanical background and seed origin
- Cold-Press Process — how extraction affects the oil
- Certificate of Analysis — our lab testing and documentation
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