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Nigella sativa (Black Seed) is an annual flowering plant, native to southwest Asia.

Scientific classification

Kingdom: Plantae
 Division: Magnoliophyta
  Class: Magnoliopsida
   Order: Ranunculales
    Family: Ranunculaceae
     Genus: Nigella
      Species: Nigella sativa

Nigella sativa grows to 20–30 cm tall, with finely divided, linear (but not thread-like) leaves. The flowers are delicate, and usually coloured pale blue and white, with 5–10 petals. The fruit is a large and inflated capsule composed of 3–7 united follicles, each containing numerous seeds. The seed is used as a spice.

It is a world renowned Ayurvedic herb which has attracted the attention of many scientists who have endorsed this amazing healing plant as one of the safest and effective plant extracts for human consumption. Black Seed  enhances the bodys immunity system, it fights against diseases and keeps you healthy and strong the natural way. Black Seed can be used by everyone as a Dietary or Health supplement.

Nigella sativa has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, both as a herb and pressed into oil, in Asia, Middle East, and Africa. It has been traditionally used for a variety of conditions and treatments related to respiratory health, stomach and intestinal health, kidney and liver function, circulatory and immune system support, and for general well-being.

The seeds have been traditionally used in the Middle East and Southeast Asian countries to treat ailments including asthma, bronchitis, rheumatism and related inflammatory diseases, to increase milk production in nursing mothers, to promote digestion and to fight parasitic infections. Its oil has been used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and boils and to treat cold symptoms.