Black Seed (Nigella)
| English Name Black cumin (Black seed) | Scientific Name Nigella sativa L |
| Total Ash Percentage 7% | Economic Part The dry fruits (Seeds) |
| Harvest Time April - May | Planting Time October and early November |
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Active Ingredient
Volatile oil, whose main components are carvone and limonene |
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Botanical Description
The fruits (capsules) are swollen pods containing many small black seeds with a strong distinctive aroma and a slightly bitter, spicy flavor |
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