Nigella Seeds - Black Seed Oil

Nigella seeds, from the plant Nigella sativa, are some of the vital ingredients in a great number of recipes and home remedies in southwest Asia. The seeds themselves are known by many different names, depending on which country where they are located. Colloquially, they are known as black cumin, black sesame, Roman coriander, blackseed and perhaps most commonly, kalonji. These names attempt to attribute its pungent taste and odor to other familiar spices, resulting in names that are not accurate. Historically, the Nigella sativa plant is regarded highly for its medicinal qualities and, even currently, oil derived from the plant is used to treat respiratory ailments in guinea pigs and other animals.

Uses of Nigella Seeds

Today, Nigella sativa seeds are available to season popular ethnic foods like naan bread, bolou, achari paneer and dozens of other recipes. The seed is commonly sprinkled on after baking or cooking to give a food a delightful, light pungent taste that tickles the nostrils and taste buds. Nigella seeds are also very common amongst herbal remedies for a myriad of proclaimed health benefits. There are zero adverse side effects of Nigella seeds and dozens of beneficial ways to use them. Other types of Nigella seeds give life to terrestrial plants with beautiful flowers. These are perfect for display in your home or garden. Browse this wide selection of all types of Nigella seed products to find the ones that meet your needs.