CALONJI / KALONJI / ONION SEEDS HIMALAYAN DELIGHT - 200 GMS / 7 OZ

CALONJI / KALONJI / ONION SEEDS HIMALAYAN DELIGHT - 200 GMS / 7 OZ

Black Seeds / Nigella Sativa is a seed of identity crisis. They aren’t from onions, but often called as Onion seeds / Calonji / Kalonji / Black Seeds / Karunjeeragam ( Tamil ).

It's oil contains linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, and trans-anethole, and other minor constituents. Black seed is not a cumin at all. Black seed & oil comes from the beautiful Love-in Mist flower. In Indian cooking the seeds are called kalonji / calonji / kalaungi / calaungi / onion seeds.

The seeds of N. sativa are used as a spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines, and also in Polish cuisine. The black seeds taste like a combination of onions, black pepper, and oregano. They have a pungent, bitter taste and smell.

Overview Information

Black seed is a plant. People have used the seed to make medicine for over 2000 years. It was even discovered in the tomb of King Tut.  Historically, black seed has been used for headache, toothache, nasal congestion, asthma, arthritis, and intestinal worms. It has also been used for "pink eye" (conjunctivitis), pockets of infection (abscesses), and parasites.  

Today, black seed is most commonly used for asthma, diabetes, hypertension, weight loss, and many other conditions.

How does it work?

There is some scientific evidence to suggest that black seed might help boost the immune system, fight cancer, prevent pregnancy, reduce swelling, and lessen allergic reactions by acting as an antihistamine, but there isn't enough information in humans yet.

Asthma. Research shows that taking black seed by mouth along with asthma medicines can improve coughing, wheezing, and lung function in some people with asthma. But it seems to work only in people with very low lung function before treatment. 

Diabetes. Early research shows that taking black seed powder can improve blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Black seed might also improve levels of cholesterol in people with diabetes. Doses of 2 grams daily seem to be needed for any benefit.

High blood pressure. Research shows that taking black seed by mouth might reduce blood pressure by a small amount.  One meta-analysis of clinical trials found weak evidence that N. sativa has a short-term benefit on lowering systolic and diastolic blood pressure, with limited evidence that various extracts of black seed can reduce triglycerides and LDL and total cholesterol, while raising HDL cholesterol.

To improve sperm function. Research shows that taking black seed oil increases the number of sperm and how quickly they move in men with infertility.

Breast pain ( mastalgia ). Research shows that applying a gel containing black seed oil to the breasts during the menstrual cycle reduces pain in women with breast pain.

Some Ideas on How to Use:

1.  Sprinkle over breads / pizzas before baking
2. Use in Masala blend, if you make your own
3. Sprinkle over roasted seeds powder on to your curry and soup recipes
4. Use in your pickles and pickle spice powdered recipes
5. Add one of the ingredient of whole spices used in sautéing or sauteing

Side Effects & Safety:

Black seed, when taken by mouth in small quantities, such as a flavoring for foods, is LIKELY SAFE for most people. Black seed oil and black seed powder are POSSIBLY SAFE when medical amounts are used short-term. There isn't enough information to know if larger, medicinal quantities are safe. Black seed can cause allergic rashes when taken by mouth or applied to the skin. When taken by mouth it might cause stomach upset, vomiting, or constipation. It might increase the risk of seizures in some people.