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Black Cumin Seed (Shahi Jeera)

The black cumin seed is known for its many uses. Not only is it used for cooking but it is used for medicine as well. The black cumin seed is a tiny, about 3mm long, and is hairy. It is related to the kitchen herb cumin.

Some of black cumin’s cooking uses are:

• Chai Tea
• Can be added to Breads
• Used in canning
• By crushing the seeds you can use them on salads
• Extracted into wine and vinegar
• Curries
• Pastries
• Mediterranean chesses

Medical uses for Black Cumin Seed are:

• Aid Digestion
• Relive gasses in the stomach
• Psoriasis
• Eczema
• Diarrhea
• Colic
• Asthma
• Allergies
• Cough
• The Flu

Most of these medical uses are sold in the stores and is mainly made from the oils in the black cumin seed.

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