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Contact SupplierBlack cumin is an ancient Indian spice. It is widely used in after delivery care of the mother. It is good for eyes, bloating, vomiting etc. It is also used in children’s medicines. The little spice has huge health benefits with almost nil side effects.
Availability: It is available in Kashmir, Gadhaval, Kumavu, Afghanistan, baluchisthan, at 6000 – 11000 feet height regions.
Varieties:
There are two herbs used in the name of Black cumin.
Carum bulbocastanum / Bunium bulbocastanum / Carum carvi – Black cumin, Black carawayrn
Nigella sativa – small fennel / Simple nigella / Kalonji
Black caraway medicinal qualities –
Guna (qualities) – Laghu (light to digest), Rooksha (dry)
Rasa (Taste) – Katu (pungent)
Vipaka (taste conversion after digestion) – Katu (pungent)
Veerya (potency) – Ushna (hot)
Effect on Tridosha – Kaphavatashamaka – balances Kapha and Vata, increases Pitta.