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NIGELLA SEEDS: THE SEED WITH HEALING POWERS

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said; “Use this Black seed regularly because it is a cure for every disease except death.” What are Nigella Seeds??  Nigella seeds are the dried, seed-like fruit of a small herb. The seeds are long and jet black with a matte finish. They closely resemble tiny chips of coal. Nigella seeds are sold whole and can be dry roasted and powdered at home. It is native to the Mediterranean region. But now it is also cultivated and found wild mainly in Egypt and India, but also in other parts of North Africa, western and southern Asia, Southern Europe and the Middle East. Nigella seeds have a distinct aroma and smoky taste that has notes of onion, cumin, and oregano. These unique characteristics make the seeds a great pairing in savoury dishes. In English, it is known as black seeds, black cumin or black caraway. In the United States, the plant is referred by many names, including fennel flower, nutmeg flower, onion seed, and gith. In India and many other S...