Black Cumin Seed Powder (Black Seed) (Nigella sativa)

Black Cumin Seed Powder is produced by cleaning, drying, and grinding black cumin seeds. Retains the active compound thymoquinone, along with healthy oils, proteins, and fiber. Available as loose powder, capsules, or blended herbal formulas.

Key Health Benefits

1. Immune Booster: Thymoquinone provides strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support. Traditionally used to strengthen resistance against infections.

2. Respiratory Support: Helps relieve cough, asthma, allergies, and bronchitis. Works as a natural expectorant when taken with honey.

3. Digestive Health: Stimulates digestion, reduces gas and bloating. Traditionally used for indigestion and stomach ulcers.

4. Blood Sugar & Cholesterol Control: Helps regulate glucose levels in diabetics. May lower LDL cholesterol and support circulation.

5. Skin & Hair Health: Can be mixed into masks or oils for acne, dandruff, and hair growth.

Common Uses

• As a supplement → ½–1 tsp daily, mixed in water, milk, or smoothies.
• With honey → classic traditional remedy for immunity.
• Cooking → added to curries, breads, soups, or sprinkled on salads.
• Herbal blends → combined with turmeric, ginger, or fenugreek powders.

Nutritional Value (per 100g, approx.)

• Calories: 345 kcal
• Protein: 16–20g
• Fat: 15–18g (healthy oils: omega-6 & omega-9 fatty acids)
• Fiber: 10g
• Minerals: Iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, potassium
• Phytochemicals: Thymoquinone, nigellone, saponins, flavonoids

Safety & Precautions

• Safe in culinary amounts.
• Higher medicinal doses may cause nausea, low blood pressure, or drug interactions (especially with diabetes/heart meds).

Avoid large amounts during pregnancy (traditional caution).