Naturevibe Botanicals Organic Black Cumin Seed Whole, Nigella Sativa, 5lbs | Gluten-Free & Non-GMO (80 ounces)
Brand: Naturevibe Botanicals
►Nigella or Black seed is now becoming more well known in the West and is valued as one of the most excellent sources of the essential fatty acids that are vital to health.
►Nigella or Black seeds can be crushed and taken as a tea, used in stir to fry and salads, or taken with honey. Black seed oil can be taken in capsules, or spread on bread.
►Nigella or black seed oil, taken in food or drink, is said to benefit many conditions, in much the same manner as other oils rich in fatty acids, such as flax seed and walnut oils.
►Including the seeds in your diet is easy: You can coat little cubes of tuna with olive oil and sprinkle nigella seeds on them. This makes for a great appetizer. Mix whole nigella seeds with feta cheese, yogurt, and lemon juice – and use it as a condiment for your dishes. You can sprinkle the seeds on your morning breakfast or evening meal.
►There are a host of health issues the seeds help you deal with. In other words, it is unbelievable (almost) how much these seeds can do for you.
Nigella seeds are also called black seeds or black cumin seeds. They have been used by ancient healers and modern day medical practitioners, and everyone in between. The seeds are scientifically called Nigella sativa. Even the oil (called black seed oil) has many therapeutic applications.
Kalonji belongs to the buttercup family of flowering plants. It grows up to 12 inches (30 cm) tall and produces a fruit with seeds that are used as a flavorful spice in many cuisines.
Nigella Seeds (Kalonji) can be eaten raw, added to dishes or mixed with honey or water. The oil can also be diluted and applied topically to the hair and skin or taken in supplement form.
Nigella seed contains fatty acids, vitamins and minerals in a unique cell structure. Native to Western Asia, Turkey, Iraq, and Egypt, black seed has been valued for it's health benefits for centuries.
Black seed, or cumin seed is used in baking and in the Indian herbal spice mixture called masala. Black seed enhances flavor, and aids in digestion as well as tasting a bit like fennel in recipes.