Seeds
Extract = Antioxidant. Anti-aging. Skin and hair protection. Anti-inflammatory. Anti-irritation. Antimicrobial. Antiseptic. Oil = Antioxidant. Anti-aging. Skin and hair protection. Anti-inflammatory. Anti-irritation. Antimicrobial. Antiseptic. Barrier function repairing. Emollient. Moisturizing.
Southeast Asia
Indian medicine uses it as carminative, invigorating, digestive and for intestinal problems.
In India and Middle Eastern, niguella is used as a spice and seasoning in food. When the seeds are rubbed, they give off a scent similar to oregano.