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Kalonji is a common name of nigella seeds obtained from Nigella sativa plant. It acts as antioxidant, mucolytic, anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic. It is also known for its action on the stomach. It improves appetite and releases the intestinal gas. So, it acts as a digestive and carminative agent. Kalonji benefits include its use in diabetes mellitus, hair growth, osteoarthritis, cancer, liver and kidney disease, asthma and several other conditions. In Ayurveda, it is used for bad breath, productive cough, asthma, skin diseases, hair fall and intermittent fever. Kalonji benefits include its use in diabetes mellitus, hair growth, osteoarthritis, cancer, liver and kidney disease, asthma and several other conditions. In Ayurveda, it is used for bad breath, productive cough, asthma, skin diseases, hair fall and intermittent fever. Edible Parts: Seeds and seed oil are edible parts and used in traditional cuisines. It is also used in pickles as a flavoring agent. It is part of some food recipes in India. Chemical Composition Kalonji seeds are rich in oil. Thymoquinone is the primary active constituent in its oil. Due to this constituent, it acts as a broad antimicrobial agent.