Mavrosisamos, mavrokouki, black smell, black cumin, cumin to the Ethiopian, Melanthion to the day, Nigella the edible, Black cumin, (Nigella sativa). ID: 277-40

Black cumin has a very long and extensive use in the history of Egypt. When archaeologists found and examined the tomb of King Tut, they found a bottle of black cumin oil, indicating that they believed it was necessary in the afterlife. The doctors of the Egyptian pharaohs often used the seeds after big celebrations and dinners to calm the stomachs disturbed by the gluttony.

Cooking

Its taste is earthy, but at the same time a little smoky, with a beautiful
dandelion. Reminiscent of pepper and oregano together, which is combined with many sweets, mainly
with ice cream.

Its taste highlights the "neutral" flavors, such as pastries (for tsoureki, royal pies and other pies, buns, breads, etc.).

Sprinkle salads with greens, zucchini, carrots, cauliflower, grilled or boiled, and even tomato salads. It gives the feeling of bread, as if we have put croutons!

In tarts with white cheese, baked potatoes, vegetable omelets.

In dips with cheese and yogurt, cheese pies, baked pies, chalet sticks, breadsticks, crackers.

Also suitable for breads and other condiments, dairy products and pies.

Black sesame goes very well with chocolate, as well as with
various pastry sweets, like yours.

The Spaniard Ferran Andria, makes with black sesame something like a crayon, which he marries with dried berries, jelly
lime and coconut ice cream.

Other Spaniards marry it with smoked tea, such as lapsang souchong, chocolate and ice cream.

Even in the confectionery kingdom, Paris, that is, these black seeds have gained ground, making macaroon black sesame, as well as iclairs. The confectioner puts the seeds in
ice creams, chocolates, and even in the "sacred" French truffles.

Therapeutic

Helps fight various diseases by boosting the production of bone marrow, natural interferon and immune system cells.

Most laboratory studies (in vitro) have shown that it exhibits cytotoxic activity against certain types of cancer cells (tested for breast, liver and stomach cancers, as well as melanoma).

Its extract can help people with autoimmune disorders and a recent study showed that it was effective against pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest and most difficult to treat cancers.

One of the most popular and effective uses is in the treatment of diseases related to the respiratory system such as asthma, bronchitis, rheumatism and cold symptoms.

The seeds help to increase body tone, stimulate menstruation and increase the flow of breast milk in breastfeeding mothers.

The seeds can also be effective in treating Helicobacter pylori in people with non-ulcerative indigestion.

Blackberry appears to contain ingredients that can treat fungi,

Helps regulate sugar .

Blackcurrant also has anti-allergic effects and is effective in treating allergic symptoms such as nasal congestion, itching, runny nose and sneezing.

Long-term administration increases serotonin levels in the brain and improves memory and learning ability, while also acting as an anxiolytic.

It is an effective treatment for skin diseases such as allergies, eczema, acne, psoriasis, while also treating flatulence, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, constipation and dysentery.