Black cumin seeds, also known as Nigella sativa, black seed, or simply nigella, are small, teardrop-shaped seeds derived from the flowering plant Nigella sativa. They have a distinct appearance with a dark black color and are used for their culinary, medicinal, and aromatic properties. They are used as a seasoning in bread, curries, vegetable dishes, and pickles.
Black cumin seeds can be cold-pressed to extract their oil. Black cumin seed oil is used in cooking, but it is also used in cosmetics, skin care, and hair care products for its potential benefits to the skin and hair.

Black cumin seeds, also known as Nigella sativa, black seed, or simply nigella, are small, teardrop-shaped seeds derived from the flowering plant Nigella sativa. They have a distinct appearance with a dark black color and are used for their culinary, medicinal, and aromatic properties. They are used as a seasoning in bread, curries, vegetable dishes, and pickles.
Black cumin seeds can be cold-pressed to extract their oil. Black cumin seed oil is used in cooking, but it is also used in cosmetics, skin care, and hair care products for its potential benefits to the skin and hair.