Nigella sativa L.
Al-Habatu As-Sawdaa
Black cumin / Black seeds
Ranunculales
Ranunculaceae
Nigella L.
Nigella sativa L.
Black cumin is an annual herbaceous erect plant.
Black cumin is native to south and southwest Asia, but now it is cultivated plant in many regions in the world.
The plant is not mentioned in the Holy Qur’an.
Narrated by Abu Huraira: I heard Allah’s Apostle saying, “There is healing in Black cumin for all diseases except death.” Sahaih Al Bukhari, book of medicine.
Flavors
Seeds