The seed of the African yellow daisy Guizotia abyssinica, Niger Seeds is known by many names. Originally called Niger in reference to Nigeria and the plant’s origin, the name was trademarked as Niger in 1998 by the Wild Bird Feeding Industry to clarify pronunciation. Many backyard birders also call the seed thistle, but in fact Niger is not related to thistle plants or seeds. It is believed that calling the seed thistle may have become popular because goldfinches, which adore Niger, also feed on thistle and use thistle down to construct their nests.
Niger seed is widely used as a nutritious Bird feed. Gastric, or intestinal cramps, diarrhea, neuralgia, cough hysteria, manis, skin inflammation and boils. Niger seeds has anodyne, useful  in nervous infections. In veterinary practice used as urinary desease.  The seed is used in the treatment of asthma, cough, epilepsy, myalgia and toothache. The plant is used internally in the treatment of asthma, whooping cough and motion sickness.

The seed of the African yellow daisy Guizotia abyssinica, Niger Seeds is known by many names. Originally called Niger in reference to Nigeria and the plant’s origin, the name was trademarked as Niger in 1998 by the Wild Bird Feeding Industry to clarify pronunciation. Many backyard birders also call the seed thistle, but in fact Niger is not related to thistle plants or seeds. It is believed that calling the seed thistle may have become popular because goldfinches, which adore Niger, also feed on thistle and use thistle down to construct their nests.
Niger seed is widely used as a nutritious Bird feed. Gastric, or intestinal cramps, diarrhea, neuralgia, cough hysteria, manis, skin inflammation and boils. Niger seeds has anodyne, useful  in nervous infections. In veterinary practice used as urinary desease.  The seed is used in the treatment of asthma, cough, epilepsy, myalgia and toothache. The plant is used internally in the treatment of asthma, whooping cough and motion sickness.