Benefits of Kalonji(Black Seed) By Dr. M. Laiq Ali Khan The
plants of Kalonji are found throughout India in the form of
bushes. The height of the plant is approximately half a meter.
It possesses blue flowers. It originated from Turkey and Italy.
Later on, it was brought to Asia by physicians and cultivated in
India. Seeds are triangular in shape, black in colour and
possess a severe pungent smell, contain a considerable amount of
oil. It is incorrect that Arabs learnt its use from the Greeks,
because before the advent of Islam, no description or record is
found about its use. Its therapeutic use was initiated after the
advent of Islam, since; Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaiyhi
wassallam) mentioned its therapeutic efficacy and potential of
cure. Chemical Composition - seeds contain 1.5% volatile oil,
while 37.5% Non volatile oil. In addition to this Albumen,
Sugar, Organic acids, Glucoside Melanthin Metarbin and bitter
substances are also found. The Glucoside is toxic in nature,
hence the use of Kalonji in