Black seed (Nigella)
— Materia Medica
Snapshot
Black seed (Nigella) (Nigella sativa) — reference monograph in your Materia Medica.
Overview
Peppery, aromatic seed used as both spice and traditional tonic; famous in Middle Eastern and South Asian kitchens.
Constituents & energetics
Volatiles (thymoquinone), fixed oils. Taste: pungent, peppery; warming.
Parts used
Seed; cold‑pressed seed oil.
Preparations
Culinary sprinkle on breads/veg; light tea.
Cold‑pressed oil by spoon/capsules; tincture is uncommon.
Notes
Choose fresh seed/oil—older oil can be sharp/oxidized.
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