Black Cumin Seed is a commonly used medicine in Uyghur tradition, also known as Sailanahebu, Sailanahebu-Chaoge, and Seyadan. It thrives in warm and sunny environments.

Name: Black Cumin Seed

English: SEMEN NIGELLAE

Pinyin: Hei zhong cao zi

Aliases: Sailanahebu, Sailanahebu-Chaoge, Seyadan

Distribution: Xinjiang, Tibet, Yunnan.

Harvesting and Processing: Harvest in August when the fruit turns from green to yellow, dry in the sun, remove the husk, extract the seeds, eliminate impurities, and dry again.

Medicinal Properties: Sweet and pungent in taste, warm in nature. Effects are light, rough, and drying.