Nigella sativa (A.K.A. black seed, black cumin, black caraway, or Roman coriander) has been used for over three thousand years in many cultures as a culinary and medicinal herb. The Chinese, Indian, Middle Eastern, North African, ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Arabic cultures, among others, have utilized the seed and its oil to treat a wide range of ailments.
It has been credited with treating digestive ailments, respiratory infections, fungal infections, diarrhea, headaches, wounds, and various skin issues.
Considered a Liver tonic in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), it is predominantly found in formulas for treating headaches.
