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Niguella

Nigella sativa

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Seeds

Major cosmetic aplications

Major cosmetic aplications

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.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Southeast Asia

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Indian medicine uses it as carminative, invigorating, digestive and for intestinal problems.

Curiosities

Curiosities

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.