Black seeds come from Nigella sativa, a small plant with pale purple, blue, or white flowers that grows in Eastern Europe, Western Asia, and the Middle East. People have used the tiny black seeds of N. sativa fruits as a natural remedy for thousands of years. The seeds can also flavor curries, pickles, and bread. They are also known as black caraway, black cumin, kalonji, and black onion seeds. Black seed oil containsTrusted Source thymoquinone, which is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound. People can ingest black seed oil in the form of capsules or apply it topically to benefit the skin. It is also possible to add the oil to massage oils, shampoos, and homemade skincare products.
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