The seeds of the black cumin, one of the most popular herbs in traditional medicine throughout human history, are black and resemble sesame. Black cumin, also known as Nigella sativa in medical language, can be used as both a spice and concentrated oil.
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People have used black cumin to make medicine for over 2000 years. It was even discovered in King Tutankhamen's tomb. Historically, black cumin has been used for headaches, toothache, nasal congestion, intestinal worms, also conjunctivitis, abscesses, and parasites. Today, black cumin is used to treat ailments of the digestive system, including gas, colic, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation, and hemorrhoids. Now let's take a closer look at the health benefits of black cumin.