Abstract
Nigella sativa, also known as Black Seed, is a plant with seeds that have been used as a spice for a long time. People also call it by various names like Kalonji, Black caraway, and Black cumin. Recently, there’s been a growing interest in natural remedies, like Nigella sativa, because they have fewer side effects compared to pharmaceutical drugs.These seeds are packed with nutrients. The oil in the seeds is full of healthy fats, and the essential oil has antioxidants like thymoquinone and carvacrol. While it expands globally, its main growth regions are Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Western Asia . It is grown commercially in several Indian states, including West Bengal, Punjab, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, and Assam. Also involved in small-scale farming are the states of Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh They also contain proteins, alkaloids, and saponins, which are good for health.People use Nigella sativa and its components to improve health and treat various conditions like jaundice, fever, digestion problems, paralysis, piles, and skin diseases.This review focuses on how the chemicals in Nigella sativa work in the body to provide these health benefit.