Learn the True Facts About Black Cumin

Black Cumin, also known as Nigella sativa, black seeds, kalonji and haba al-barakah (Arabic phrase) has been used by people for thousands of years. Some associate black caraway with black cumin but they come from two different plants. Kalonji seeds are found in Pakistan and India and haba al-barakah is an Arabic word and used in the Middle East mainly. Black seeds are commonly used in the kitchen also in many recipes.

Nigella sativa (black cumni), an annual flowering plant that grows to 20-30cm tall, is native to Asia and the Middle East. The flowers of this plant are very delicate and pale colored and white. The seeds are used in Middle Eastern cooking, such as in their local breads. The seeds are also used by thousands for their natural healing abilities. ​

Black Cumin is considered to be the greatest healing herb of our time and it has been much neglected.  It is being used to strengthen the immune system, fight and irradiate Prostate, pancreatic, breast and bone cancers and other tumors, purify the blood and increase longevity. Black seed was found in King Tut's tomb, proving the value of this herb to the Kings.

Name                                   Black Cumin

Scientific Name                 Nigella Sativa

Native Where                     Asia and the Middle East

Common Names 

English                               Black Cumin, Nigella Sativa, Black Seeds,
Kudish                                Siawasa
Korean                                Nigella
German                               Echter Schwarzkummel
Portuguese                       Cominho-Negro
Blugarian                          Posevna or Chelebitka
Ukranian                           Chornushka
Sri Lanka                           Kaladuro
Russian                             Černuška Posevnaja
Arabic                                Haba Al Barakah
Spanish                             Agenuz
India                                   Kaljeera
Turkish                              Çörek
Indonesia                          Jintan Hitam
Pakistan                            Kalonji
Malaysia                           Jintan Hitam
Chinese                            Hak Jung Chou

Plant Growth Habit       Flowering Herb -  in the family Ranunculaceae

Grows Best                     In Full Sun

Soil                                  Regular watering required, but grows in most soils.

Plant Size                       30 to 50cm tall

Seed Color                     White and then turns black when mature

Flavor and Aroma         Bitter and Pungent.  Taste neutral when heated.

Nutrition                         

1. Manganese, Mn 8.53 mg (370.87%)
2. Copper, Cu 2.6 mg (288.89%)
3. Iron, Fe 9.7 mg (121.25%)
4. Total Fat (lipid) 31.16 g (89.03%)
5. Phosphorus, P 543 mg (77.57%)
6. Magnesium, Mg 265 mg (63.10%)
7. Calcium, Ca 570 mg (57.00%)
8. Zinc, Zn 6.23 mg (56.64%)
9. Protein 22.8 g (45.60%)
10. Potassium, K 808 mg (17.19%)
11. Total dietary Fiber 6.03 g (15.87%)
12. Sodium, Na 17.6 mg (1.17%)

Benefits                        

1. Anti-Tumor
2. Weight loss
3. Protects the Digestion
4. Anti-fungal activity
5. Antiviral
6. Reduces Seizures
7. Boosts the Immune System
8. Treatment for MRSA
9. Protect Against Heart Disease
10. Anti-Diabetic
11. Protects the Kidneys and Prevents Kidney Stones
12. Treats Migraines and Headaches
13. Prevents Gray Hair and Balding
14. Hardens the Nails
15. Treatment for Alzheimer's and Parkinson

Best Seeds From Where?

Recent research shows that best seeds are kalonji, not Egyptian as written about so much.

Heated or Not?

Research shows that seeds heated between 50c and 150c were able to treat cancer better than seeds over 150c.  Seeds heated at 200c and above were useless as were raw seeds.

Where Can I Purchase Black Cumin?  Here