Black cumin seeds are seeds of Nigella sativa belonging to Ranunculaceae family. The plant is also dubbed as black seed, black caraway, Roman coriander, kalonji, or fennel flower which are used as a spice and in herbal medicine. The plant is a native to southwestern Asia and parts of the Mediterranean and Africa. This medicinal plant has diverse use in culinary and medical fields. Black Cumin seeds are used as a seasoning spice in different cuisines across the world due to their nutty flavour the seeds are mainly used in most of the culinary dishes either fresh or roasted or ground to season curries and confectioneries. Apart from that, black cumin is also an important ingredient in traditional medicines in many places and is an esteemed herbal remedy for a wide variety of ailments. The plant is sometimes grown as an ornamental herb for its attractive flowers. The plants grow to heights of 20 to 60 cm in a variety of soils. Nigella blooms in the summer with blue, pink or....

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