Nigella sativa L.http://webserv.fq.edu.uy/tematres?tema=23496esLic. Myrian Piastri,Lic. Lucía Orfila,Lic. Pablo Pardías2019-10-25 15:50:51http://webserv.fq.edu.uy/tematresTESAURO DE PLANTAS MEDICINALES - BILINGÜEtext/html Sushavi Upkunchikaa (the plant bears seeds of bigger size) Kalonji Kamaazaruus Karum seeragm Samon-net Black cumin Nutmeg flower Roman corian­der Small fennel Kaalaajaaji Kalikaa Prthvikaa Sthulajiraka Range. Eastern Mediterranean to northeastern India; also cultivated. In Myanmar found in Kachin and Sagaing.

Uses
Seed: Used as a carminative and galactagogue; also mixed with other drugs, since warm and stimulating.

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Origin

Cultivated in Punjab, Bengal, Assam and Bihar.

Action:

Seeds—stimulant, carminative, diuretic, lactiferous, emmenagogue (stimulate uterine contractions). Used in puerperal fever. Powdered seeds externally applied to boils.

Essential oil— used in common cold, cough and bronchospasm.

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