Nigella sativa Seed

DEFINITION

The article consists of the dried ripe seeds of Nigella sativa L. (Family Ranunculaceae). It meets the Acceptance criteria under the Assay.

SYNONYMS

Nigella cretica Mill.

Nigella indica Roxb. ex Flem.

Nigella truncata Viv.

POTENTIAL CONFOUNDING MATERIALS

Cuminum cyminum L., dark-seeded cultivar

SELECTED COMMON NAMES

Arabic:  حَبّة سوداء...