KALONJI

KALONJI

Kalonji (also known as Nigella sativa) is a plant whose seeds are widely used in traditional medicine and cooking. Here's a detailed breakdown:

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???? Kalonji (Nigella sativa)

• Common names:

  • Black seed

  • Black cumin (not to be confused with true cumin)

  • Black caraway

  • Nigella

  • Habbat al-barakah (Arabic, meaning “seed of blessing”)

• Form used: The small black seeds, oils extracted from the seeds, or ground seed powder.