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Common Name: Black Cumin | Scientific Name: Nigella Sativa

Family Name: Ranunculaceae

Introduction

Black cumin produces a seed once very popular in Arabian medicine. The seed was used to improve digestion, and, is still sprinkled on top of breads for this same purpose. One of the healing plants of the Bible, black cumin has a really interesting history and one that is worth knowing.

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