Black Cumin Seeds (Nigella sativa) — Dried Food Herb, 500g Bulk Herbal Seed

Black Cumin Seeds (Nigella sativa) are the dried ripe seeds of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Hēi Zhǒng Cǎo Zǐ (黑种草籽). Also called Black Seed or Kalonji, this small, aromatic seed has been prized across herbal traditions as a warming, qi-supporting botanical used in daily nourishment, digestive comfort, and seasonal wellness. Its nature is warm and slightly pungent, making it a gentle yet aromatic herb for supporting the Middle Burner and warming the body.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food herb (药食同源) botanical seed
• Nigella sativa, also known as Black Seed or Kalonji
• 500g bulk pack for daily kitchen and tea use
• Warm, aromatic nature with pungent flavor
• Can be ground to powder on request

Quality & Sensory

Each batch consists of small, matte-black teardrop seeds with a fine, dry texture and a faintly oily sheen. They carry a warm, peppery aroma with subtle notes of onion and oregano. When lightly toasted or crushed, the seeds release a rich, nutty, slightly bitter flavor that deepens in warm dishes and infusions.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily culinary seasoning in breads, curries, and pickles
• Warm herbal tea or decoction blends
• Ground into powder for food and drink mixes
• Traditional medicinal food soups and congee
• Household herbal pantry staple

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Black Cumin Seeds are toasted and added to breads, pickles, and warming dishes, or steeped in hot water as a simple daily tea. In TCM food therapy, they are paired with ingredients like ginger, jujube, and honey in seasonal decoctions and congee to support digestive warmth and everyday vitality. They are also commonly ground and blended into herbal powders for convenient daily use.

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