BLACK SEED (ground)NIGELLA SATIVA or KALONJIBlack Seed is commonly known as the "seed of blessing," black seed (Nigella sativa) has been used as a natural remedy in the Middle and Far East for more than 2000 years. Black seed provides nutritional support for the body's defense system. In 1959, the active ingredient in black seed, crystalline Nigellone, was first isolated and identified as providing many health benefits. It has been traditionally used for a variety of conditions and treatments