Black seed is the common name for the seeds of the Nigella sativa plant, which grows in southern Europe, the Middle East, and southwest Asia. It’s also known as nigella, black cumin, fennel flower, black caraway, and Roman coriander.
Black seed oil is extracted from these seeds. Capsules of the oil may be found in health stores and online. Both the oil and the seeds, which can be consumed raw or lightly toasted, have long been used as a medicinal plant in the regions where N. sativa is grown. It even appears in the words of Mohammad and the Judeo-Christian Holy Bible.
Potential Health Benefits of Black Seed & Black Seed Oil
Along with offering a wide range of essential vitamins and minerals, black seed has demonstrated many potential health benefits: