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Nigella Seeds Nigella seeds belong to the cumin family, which is responsible for its aromatic flavor. These seeds are widely used as a flavoring agent in cooking, as well as to treat various ailments, such as obesity and joint pains, among others. Nigella seeds are also known as black cumin seeds. The seeds of Nigella sativa, known as nigella, are used as a spice and a condiment in Ethiopian cuisine, South Asian cuisine, Middle Eastern and Polish cuisines. Nigella sativa is commonly used as a spice but now is found to have potential application in pharmaceutical industries. Also known as black cumin, Nigella sativa or Nigella Seeds , belongs to the buttercup family of flowering plants. It grows up to 30 cm (12 inches) tall and produces a fruit with seeds that are used as a flavorful spice in many cuisines. The main difference between black cumin seeds and black seeds is that black cumin seeds are either Nigella sativa or Bunium bulbocastanum, while black seeds are Nigella sativa. The...