The Nigella Seed Book

Doctor Bassima Saidi traces, in this fascinating work, the results of the most recent research into the Nigella seed.

This is a scientific book intended for all audiences.

Foreword by Doctor CONSTANTINI, founder of Alepia

Nigella seed, also known as black seed or Nigella sativa, is a herbaceous plant of the Ranunculaceae family. Its seeds have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years to treat a great many ailments.

In Sumerian civilisation, a compendium dating back 5000 years was discovered at Nippur, an ancient Mesopotamian city, in 1948. The Pen T'sao (dating back 4700 years, China) lists a large number of medicinal plants, among which Nigella sativa holds a place of honour.

In Egyptian civilisation, the ''Book of the Preparation of Remedies for All Parts of the Human Body'', discovered among the ruins of Luxor and written between 1500 and 1600 BC, is one of the oldest medical treatises. Archaeologists found a vial of black seed oil in the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun (1353 to 1343 BC). The secret of Nefertiti's royal complexion is said to be attributed to Shea Butter and Nigella Oil.

Likewise, Ayurvedic medicine, originating in India, has always harnessed the benefits of Nigella (Kalinji Oil).

The results of the most recent research into the Nigella seed are examined in this work, with a foreword by Doctor CONSTANTINI, founder of Alepia.