Herb Directory

Also known as black cumin and black caraway, black seed plants are native to Western Asia and Eastern Europe and are harvested from plants that bear delicate, pale blue and white flowers.  

It has been used for culinary purposes for thousands of years, in Egypt, Turkey and India, where it was also revered in Ayurvedic medicine.  

Black seed was found in King Tutankhamun’s tomb – it is believed by some that its antimicrobial properties helped as a preservative during the mummification process. 

Black seeds consist of about 30% oil, valued for its therapeutic effects. Throughout history, black cumin has been used to treat skin conditions, respiratory, and digestive issues.