Name: Black Cumin
Latin Name: Nigella sativa Other Names: Black Seed
Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family). Actions: Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, antitussive, anti-hypertensive, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antimicrobial, Stimulant, aromatic, carminative, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, excitant, galactagogue, purgative, resolvent, stimulant, stomachic, sudorific, tonic, and vermifuge
Energetics: Warming, drying, spicy, pungent
Description: Native to Western Asia, Black cumin has been used in cooking as a spice for as long as it has been known to be safe. Historically Black cumin has been used medicinally in many Arabian and Eastern Asian medical practices. Historically, the most common uses from Black Cumin found throughout all the different practices, were for pain relief, fighting inflammation, and fighting infections.
Precautions: Black Cumin is considered generally safe in small doses, such as for cooking.
Note: We offer different sizes of this item (.05oz-1lb) at our retail location. Please contact us if you would like a custom amount.
*The information contained in this description is purely for historical or entertainment value and is not designed to treat, diagnose or cure any diseases. If you have any current medical conditions, please seek the advice of a medical practitioner. The individual herbs offered here have not been tested for efficacy with regard to the contents of vitamins, minerals or other constituents.
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