BLACK SEEDS Ethiopia

Highest Quality Nigella Sativa Seeds

Known to many as Nigella Sativa Seeds, but also known as Black Cumin Seed, Kalonji Seed, Black Seed, The Blessed Seed, and many others - these wonderful seeds are packed full of goodness.

Nigella Sativa is a delicious seed that can be added to almost any dish.

Their aromatic, slightly bitter taste makes them great for flavouring curries, vegetables, naan bread, and various other cuisines-types (particularly Indian and Eastern Mediterranean). With a host of over 100 health-giving properties, our seeds are the perfect accompaniment for any salad. Or why not try adding them to a smoothie for an even healthier kick?

Toasted lightly (on low heat) the seeds begin to release their essential oils; you may then add them to your dish whole or grind them to achieve a finer texture (for convenience, we also sell Nigella Sativa Powder).

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Unrivaled in quality & taste, and regardless of how you intend to use them our Nigella Sativa seeds are the perfect addition not just to a healthy kitchen, but to any kitchen.

**These are far superior to the low-quality seeds sold elsewhere on eBay**

Research has found that a higher level of volatile oil content equals a stronger, more pungent Oil. 

What is Black Seed?

The Black Seed is scientifically known as Nigella Sativa. The plant grows about 40-60cm in height, and from it comes lots of small rectangular Black Seed which is commonly known as 'The Blessed Seed'.

These seeds are super-healthy and are packed full of proteins, carbohydrates, antioxidants, volatile oils and many other components that can help support your health.

Nigella Sativa is also known as:

• Black Seed

• Nigella Seed

• Black Cumin

• Black Caraway

• Roman Coriander

• Nutmeg Flower

• Fennel Flower

• Black Onion Seed

• Ajaji

• Schwarzkummel

• Kalonji

• Kalajira

It is also known by many other names dependent on where in the world you are.

Black Seed Uses and Benefits

As well as being used as an everyday food supplement or as a spice or flavoring for various cuisines, the Black Seed can also be used to help treat and cure many conditions.

Science confirms that its healing components work in synchronicity to help maintain optimum health, whilst research tells us that there is not another herb known to man that works with such a wide range of healing capabilities.

Nigella Sativa Seeds – mostly used in cooking as a flavoring or spice, whilst of course adding a useful health kick.

Nigella Sativa Powder (ground Nigella Sativa) – mostly used in cooking (to add flavour, but also adds a great health kick).

Black Seed Oil /Seeds is a multi-purpose natural remedy that can be used for just about anything, due to the wide range of properties that it has to offer:

• Anti-bacterial

• Anti-inflammatory

• Anti-fungal

• Anti-oxidant

• Anti-asthmatic

• Anti-histamine

• Anti-viral

• Anti-coagulant

The oil can be taken orally as an everyday food supplement to help boost the immune system in order to maintain optimum health. Though the oil is intended to be used as an everyday preventive supplement, it is also commonly used to help treat and/or cure:

• Sinus Infections & Allergies

• Digestive Problems

• Arthritic and Rheumatic Pain

• Epilepsy

• Bladder Inflammation

• Coughs, Colds, and Flu

• Sore throat/ Swollen Tonsils

• Asthma

• Diabetes

• Heart Disease

• High Blood Pressure

• High Cholesterol problems

• Hypertension

• Stress and Nervous Tension

• Sexual Impotency

• Kidney and Bladder Problems

• Intestinal Parasites

• Overactive Immune Systems

• Memory Problems

• Sleep Problems

• Withdrawal symptoms

• Laziness

• Meningitis

• Back-ache and other Muscular pains

• Headache’s

• Toothache

• Stomach Problems

• Diarrhoea

• And much more

Black Seed Oil can also be applied externally to the skin (to help treat things such as Dry Skin, Scars, Acne, Itchy Scalp, Eczema, Psoriasis, and Inflammation on the skin). It is also commonly used to aid weight loss (due to its blood-sugar lowering properties), and also to aid hair growth (by strengthening the hair follicles).

Using Black Seed Oil nourishes and revitalizes the hair – resulting in a stronger, healthier, and shinier look. In recent years, the West have particularly taken to the use of Black Seed Oil for the hair.

History of the Black Seed

The Black Seed has been used throughout many different cultures for more than two thousand years!

Packed full of proteins, carbohydrates, antioxidants, volatile oils, and boasting over 100 health-giving properties; Nigella Sativa (Black Seed) is known to many as ‘the Gold of the Pharaohs’ - mainly because it was found in Tutankhamen's tomb.

It was also mentioned in The Bible (Old Testament).

The ancient Egyptians knew and used the Black Seed and described it as a panacea (a cure for problems/ disease).

The Romans also knew of the black seed and called it ‘Greek Coriander’. Documented by the Greek Physician and Pharmacologist of the 1st century, Dioscorides, as an ailment for general health problems such as toothaches & headaches; it was mainly used as a dietary supplement.

It is also more commonly known that The Holy Prophet Muhammad once said; "Use the Black Seed for indeed it is a cure for all disease except death."

For a very long time, Black Seed has used by millions of people, mostly in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe as an everyday food supplement (to help compliment their health).

In recent years, the west has slowly began to learn of the wonderful healing powers of The Black Seed and as such it is now widely used around Western Europe and America.

Dosage Suggestions

Seeds/ Powder (Original/ Organic) – There are no dosage recommendations. Simply use the seeds as you see fit. 

Because we have a variation listing some of the postage fee for smaller sizes are set high if you let us know which size you looking to buy then we can adjust the postage cost for smaller sizes.