Black seed (habbatus sauda) is the common name for the seeds of the Nigella sativa plant, which grows in southern Europe, the Middle East, and southwest Asia. It’s also known as nigella, black cumin, fennel flower, black caraway, and Roman coriander. It has been grown for centuries for its aromatic and flavourful seeds that can be used as a spice or herbal medicine.

传统上，它以不同的形式用于治疗多种疾病，包括哮喘、高血压、糖尿病、炎症、咳嗽、支气管炎、头痛、湿疹、发热、头晕和流感。 从数百篇关于黑种草益处的科学同行评审文章中可以清楚地看出，黑种草（habbatus sauda）能够克服许多健康问题。 黑种子（哈巴图斯·萨乌达）含有百里香酮，以其抗氧化、抗炎和抗癌特性而闻名。